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An LSU researcher is part of a study that found that crawfish act as an early warning system for pollution. The work demonstrates how microplastics, particularly when combined with other pollutants, compromise crawfish health and pose a threat to freshwater ecosystems.

LSU and USDA researchers are protecting the pollinators that feed the world, tackling honeybee losses through cutting-edge research, student collaboration, and innovative breeding to support agriculture, food security, and beekeepers nationwide.

Raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Christian Aucoin has always carried Louisiana in his heart. Today, as president of Global Engineering at BASF, he leads teams around the world, shaping innovative chemical processes and building new plants—all while maintaining a deep connection to his home state.