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DiscoverWithVSU-Lampreys-help-unlock-new-antibodies-for-safer-blood-medicine

Blood transfusion and organ transplantation save countless lives every day, but both rely heavily on a proper match of blood groups. 

The familiar blood types A, B, AB, and O classifications come from tiny sugar molecules, called glycans, that sit on the surface of red blood cells. These glycans are like identification tags. If the body detects a tag it does not recognize, it can trigger a strong immune reaction, sometimes leading to rejection of transfused blood or even transplanted organs.

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How-nectar-yeasts-can-help-farmers-control-crop-pests

When we think of nectar, we imagine a sweet treat for bees and butterflies. But inside every drop of nectar, there are microbes that can change how insects behave. 

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President-Yepes-takes-part-in-national-innovation-discourse-at-DOSTs-Inno.Venta-2025-min

Visayas State University (VSU) President Dr. Prose Ivy G. Yepes joined national and academic leaders as one of the panelists during Inno.Venta 2025, the country’s first national science, technology, and innovation (STI) exposition organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

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VSU-holds-international-conference-on-forest-landscape-restorations

The Philippine Forestry Education Network (PFEN), in collaboration with Visayas State University (VSU), through its Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Science (FFES), successfully hosted the 2nd PFEN International Conference and General Assembly Meeting on October 22-23, 2025, at the VSU RDE Hall.

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VSU-is-Top-4-forestry-school-in-the-country-ProudViscan-lands-8th-spot-in-the-2025-FLE

The Visayas State University (VSU) reaffirmed its strong reputation in forestry education after ranking 4th among the country’s top-performing schools in the October 2025 Foresters Licensure Examination (FLE). 

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VSU-holds-workshop-on-Strategic-Foresight-and-Futures-Thinking-for-Institutiona-Readiness

To deepen understanding of strategic foresight and futures thinking, the Visayas State University (VSU) organized a four-day workshop titled “Shaping Tomorrow Today: Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking for Visayas State University”, held on October 14-15 and October 21-22, 2025, at the VSU Smart Classroom. 

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VSU-enters-2026-QS-World-University-Rankings

Visayas State University (VSU) has reached a new milestone after being included in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, marking its first appearance in one of the world’s leading evaluations of higher education institutions. 

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ProudViscan-secures-Top-8-spot-in-the-October-2025-Chemists-Licensure-Examination

The year 2025 marks another milestone for the Visayas State University (VSU) academic community as one of its homegrown chemists lands among the Top 10 performing examinees in the October 2025 Chemists Computer-Based Licensure Examination (CLE).

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VSU-activates-full-disaster-response-ahead-of-typhoon-Tino-landfall

With Typhoon “Tino” expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding across Leyte and nearby provinces within the next 24 to 48 hours, the Visayas State University (VSU) has moved swiftly to safeguard its students, employees, and nearby communities.

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