College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Researching sheep’s wool as an eco-friendly insulation material , videoA new study at Virginia Tech is exploring whether wool insulation from local sheep farms can compete with fiberglass in performance while offering a healthier, more sustainable option. The effort is funded through Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE).
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Scientists uncover protein that could help failing hearts recover , articleThe study brings together researchers from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and clinical collaborators at the University of Utah to find out why some heart patients have better recoveries.
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Think DEET keeps mosquitoes away? They may be learning to love it , articleResearchers found that yellow fever mosquitoes can learn to associate the smell of DEET with food — a potential vulnerability for the world’s most widely used insect repellent.
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The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech addresses current and emerging issues in agricultural and life sciences by building on the land-grant commitment of developing leaders and creating and sharing knowledge through diverse, hands-on applications.
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250 Drillfield Drive (0402)
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Dean's office: (540) 231-3724
Academic dean: (540) 231-6503