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Hannah Porter (LSU 2028): Choosing the path less traveled

LSU Research Bites: How Termites With the Same DNA Resize Their Brains for Different Roles

All termites share nearly the same DNA, yet they grow different brains for different jobs. LSU research shows Formosan termites adjust areas for smell and sight to save energy and work together efficiently in their colonies.

Dustin LaFont works with children through his organization, Front Yard Bikes

Building More Than Bikes: Dustin LaFont’s Mission to Empower Baton Rouge Youth

LSU alumnus and Baton Rouge native Dustin Lafont founded Front Yard Bikes as a student, turning a simple enthusiasm for bicycles into a youth development framework built on hands-on learning and leadership.

Research News

January 27, 2026

Hannah Porter (LSU 2028): Choosing the path less traveled:

January 26, 2026

LSU Research Bites: How Termites With the Same DNA Resize Their Brains for Different Roles: All termites share nearly the same DNA, yet they grow different brains for different jobs. LSU research shows Formosan termites adjust areas for smell and sight to save energy and work together efficiently in their colonies.

January 23, 2026

Building More Than Bikes: Dustin LaFont’s Mission to Empower Baton Rouge Youth: LSU alumnus and Baton Rouge native Dustin Lafont founded Front Yard Bikes as a student, turning a simple enthusiasm for bicycles into a youth development framework built on hands-on learning and leadership.

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