Colorful beads are a beloved part of Mardi Gras. However, they're also a harmful part, ecologically damaging in ways that often persist for decades. An LSU research team is helping to solve this problem by developing biodegradable beads.Learn more ➡️ https://www.lsu.edu/blog/2025/02/biodegradable-beads.php

An LSU-led research team is developing a new class of antibiotics capable of bypassing the defenses of drug-resistant bacteria, which otherwise make it difficult to cure chronic infections.Learn more ➡️ https://www.lsu.edu/mediacenter/news/2025/02/20_new_antibiotics_may_end_chronic_infections.php