The mosquito-borne disease has been associated with a birth defect that causes brain damage and an abnormally small head in babies whose mothers were infected during pregnancy.

The deer tick is the first tick species to have its genes decoded. Purdue Professor of Medical Entomology Catherine Hill says that mapping is an important first step for public health officials.

A Purdue University medical entomologist says taking steps to control mosquitoes and prevent bites can go a long way to protecting public health and curbing transmission of the Zika virus.

Purdue University says federal statistics show popcorn production in the state fell by 29 percent last year.

More than 30 universities nationally have banned or restricted hoverboards on their campuses in recent weeks, saying the two-wheeled, motorized scooters are unsafe.

Officials heading up a new Purdue University technology education center in Anderson say local government money is needed to operate the section of the facility designated for startup companies.

The Wabash River occupies a comfortable position in Indiana consciousness. The state designated the waterway as its official river in 1996, and marching bands and a cappella groups pay it homage before Purdue football games and the Little 500 bicycle race. But until earlier this year, no one knew exactly how much the state depended on the river.

The torch, which is a little less than two feet tall and weighs less than five pounds, was designed by team of Purdue University professors, engineers and students over the course of a year. It will be used for a relay next year that will travel more than 2,300 miles to all 92 counties.

The master's and doctoral degree programs in environmental and ecological engineering at Purdue University have been approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels has announced the creation of a safety relations committee on its West Lafayette main campus after students demonstrated over what they say are problems with racism.