Tyson Research Center

Washington University researcher Natalie Mueller hopes to uncover wisdom from Indigenous cultures about growing new crops that are resilient to extreme drought and flooding.

Several deadly tick-borne viruses have emerged in the Midwest in recent years, including the Heartland virus, first discovered in Missouri. Scientists say there are likely more that have gone undiagnosed.

A recent study in the Global Change Biology journal highlights the correlation between neighborhood income levels and how many species one might see in those areas.

There are roughly 2.8 million people living in greater St. Louis, many of whom would be surprised to know that they share the space with a good variety of…

Biologists at Washington University have discovered that an invasive species of mosquito in the U.S. has adapted to colder climates by laying eggs that…

As you’re swatting at swarms of mosquitoes this spring, take comfort in this fact: Our bloodsucking foes have their own parasites.The tiny waterborne…

Julia Berndt kneels on the forest floor and picks up a crushed eggshell from an experimental bird nest.The Webster Groves High School senior has spent…

Most people hope to avoid ticks when they take a walk in the woods.For biologists at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center, however, attracting…

Volunteer Lisa Houska is hunkered down next to a tall cyclone fence at the Endangered Wolf Center in Eureka. She’s peering at a hillside, observing a…

Researchers are conducting controlled burns this week at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center southwest of St. Louis.The burns are part of a…