AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMississippi Research: Delta State chemistry students presented work on antibiotic resistance and berberine, a plant-derived compound being studied for possible medical uses, at a regional conference. Emerging Disease: Researchers are studying immune responses to melioidosis, a potentially serious infection caused by a bacterium found in Mississippi soil; antibodies may fade over time, complicating diagnosis. AI Infrastructure: Mississippi regulators upheld an air permit for 41 gas turbines planned for xAI’s Southaven data center, while a separate report says construction began before water permits were obtained. Health and Water: University of Mississippi researchers describe the promise and limits of food-as-medicine programs in rural northern Mississippi. A new climate report also warns that disaster repairs can raise water bills, citing a roughly 12% increase in Jackson after flooding compounded deferred maintenance.
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