LSU Research

17.5% of Louisiana's surface area is covered by water. Water is one of our most valuable assets — but it can also pose a threat if not monitored and protected. Learn how researchers across the @LSU system are using #wastewater to protect public health: lsu.edu/blog/2026/03/w…

Less than 1% of medical education focuses on nutrition… and 75% of med schools don’t require it at all. @LSUHealthNO and @LSUHS are stepping up to lead the future of healthcare, starting with what fuels it. #WBTTW

Exploring some of the world’s most famous tourmaline deposits 🌍 Dr. Barbara Dutrow and Dr. Darrell J. Henry from the LSU Department of Geology and Geophysics recently helped lead an international conference and field excursions in Madagascar. Learn more: lsu.edu/science/news/s…

🍀On St. Patrick's Day, our metabolic kitchen shows you some easy ways to incorporate green into your diet #StPatricks2026 #pesto #EatTheRainbow 🍀#Lalege #LAGov

From uncovering chronic disease risk factors, to training doctors and dentists to serve rural areas, to helping farmers supplement their income by growing microalgae 🧪... our researchers are working for Louisiana! Learn more: lsu-campaigns.omniupdate.com/t/d-e-ghygn-l-…

Legend has it… follow the rainbow and you just might find Mike waiting at the end. 🍀 🌈 ✨ (Pinching is not advised)

LSU researchers helped critically endangered lemur frogs grow stronger bones... with high calcium crickets! Study published in @Animals_MDPI: mdpi.com/2076-2615/16/4… @LSUVetMed #lemurfrog @flukerfarms

.@LSUResearch is conducting several projects focused on preventive, FSMA-aligned strategies to reduce microbiological risks during pre-harvest and processing of produce. #foodsafety 👉 MORE: brnw.ch/21x0N2p

Luck of the Lab 🍀: LSU Research Glows Green, Spanning Brain Cells, Crops, Frogs, and Algae! lsu.edu/blog/2026/03/g…

Having to choose low-sodium food options got you down? It might actually be all about color! LSU Research Bites: Color Cues Could Help Reduce Sodium Without Sacrificing Flavor lsu.edu/blog/2026/03/r… @LSUAgCenter #nutrition #sodium

Going to a St. Patty's Day parade tomorrow? If you catch produce 🥬 , here's how to prepare those throws before eating! via @LSUHealthNO fox8live.com/video/2026/03/…

I’d like to wish our mighty Palpation Team @LSUVetMed the best of luck @StudentAVMA Symposium, hosted by North Carolina State University. Our all-women team is competing at a national level, showing off their awesome skills in bovine reproduction! #LSU #WBTTW #WomenHistoryMonth

"When chance brought a lone crustacean to a scientist’s car park in the USA, he had an unusual response: try to get an exceptionally detailed 3D scan of the animal." - @WildlifeMag discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/c…

Saving lives, healing animals and inspiring us all! The incredible work happening at @LSUVetMed every day is something our entire LSU community should be proud of. bit.ly/4umW4vw #LSU

Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! LSU AgCenter's evidenced-based approach to nutrition and community healthy is powered by professionals with advanced training, improving health outcomes for Louisiana residents!

Everything you want to know and might have been afraid to ask about GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs, from the amazing Ammar Husan, MD at @LSU_Shreveport youtu.be/7sBgpABvpaU?si…

For National Sleep Awareness Week, Dr. Prachi Singh from @PBRCNews shares the importance of a complete night’s rest! TLDR: - Consistency is key, even on weekends🌃 - Relax and limit screen time before bed📱 - Exercise earlier in the day🏃 patch.com/louisiana/bato…

Enjoy this animation of sleep neurons in a fruit fly! Also, did you know fruit flies are teaching us how some people can get by on 4-5 hours of sleep every night?! It has to do with a genetic variant that boosts mitochondrial function: lsu.edu/blog/2026/03/r… @lsuscience

Food is Medicine: Dr. John Apolzan, director of the Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical, recently published an editorial on the importance of fruit intake to vascular health in the Journal of the American Heart Association: pbrc.edu/news/media/202… #FoodisMedicine #PBRCresearch