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July 2025

CALS Research Monthly

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    A dog sniffs the underside of a picnic table, as a man looks on, holding the dog's leash.
    Top News Stories , article

    Virginia Tech researchers discovered that everyday dogs can be trained to effectively sniff out destructive agricultural pests.

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    Yiming Feng working in the lab
    Researcher of the Month , article

    Yiming Feng is developing a non-destructive seafood analysis tool to detect critical safety and quality information. These strategies can significantly reduce processing delays and spoilage risk, improving the competitiveness of Virginia's seafood economy in national markets.

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    student working in the Food Analysis Laboratory Control Center
    Center Spotlights , article

    Inside Engel Hall at Virginia Tech, the Food Analysis Laboratory Control Center serves as a national hub for the precise chemical analysis of nutrients and phytochemicals in foods.