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Sweetpotato-starch-improves-growth-and-feed-efficiency-in-tilapia-fry

Tilapia farming is one of the cornerstones of aquaculture in the Philippines, but farmers continue to face the challenge of high feed costs, which often account for more than half of total production expenses. 

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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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VSU-PhilRice-join-forces-to-revive-and-innovate-_rice-based-_products-in-Leyte

The Visayas State University (VSU) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) have formalized an agreement to conduct a study that will revisit and profile rice-based products in Leyte which will open opportunities for food innovation and market expansion in the province. 

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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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CHED_recognizes_VSU_as_delivering_university_for_national_scholarship_program

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has formally recognized Visayas State University (VSU) as a Delivering Higher Education Institution (DHEI) under the Scholarships for Staff and Instructors’ Knowledge Advancement Program (SIKAP). This designation enables the university to host and manage government-funded scholars beginning academic year 2025-2026

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