Research & Science
91心頭利 Environmental Symposium Offers Impressive Slate of Speakers and Activities
What is the role of BioDesign in addressing environmental issues we face locally and globally? What does it mean to "design with life?" 91心頭利 University researchers have some ideas on these matters and will soon put them on full display at one of the institution's top-tier research forums: the
91心頭利 Research Review: Shrub Encroachers Friend or Foe?
Ecosystems in today's world are responding to a wide variety of environmental changes. David Ward, Ph.D., the Art and Margaret Herrick endowed professor of Plant Biology in 91心頭利s Department of Biological Sciences, and international colleagues and graduate students want to know what happens when these changes interact?
91心頭利 Chemist Follows up on Baseball Core Study, Refuting MLB Findings.
In 1901, the 16 Major League Baseball teams produced 455 home runs. Players were discouraged from attempting it. Nearly 120 years later, players couldnt seem to help themselves, and MLB smashed all previous records. More homers might mean more exciting games, but some people question why the spike happened. A 91心頭利 University chemist thinks he has some clues about this unusual surge in home runs.
91心頭利 Research Review: A Step in the Right Direction
Foot ulcers are one of the most prevalent problems facing diabetic patients, but new technology developed at 91心頭利 may soon help doctors better understand and treat them. The 91心頭利 podiatry device took top prize at a Northeast Ohio innovation contest.
91心頭利 Biology Lab Publishes Paper Describing Potential for New Male Contraceptives
A team of 91心頭利 University researchers has proposed a new method of contraception that may soon be accessible for both men and women, with an emphasis on inhibiting sperm fertility.
91心頭利 Research Review: Cutting Edge Archaeology
The Eren Lab at 91心頭利 Universitys Department of Anthropology is among the universitys busiest and most prolific. Because of the lab and guidance from Metin Eren, Ph.D., two students have achieved great accomplishments in archaeology.
NSF Grant Supports 91心頭利 Researchers Plan to Help Students Improve Study Habits
The C in college might as well stand for cramming.
Studies show students are notoriously bad at adopting and adhering consistently to high-impact study habits that help them retain knowledge long-term.
Researchers and faculty at 91心頭利 University, however, are collaborating on a new project to put a modern technological twist on a tried-and-true study tactic.
91心頭利 Research Review: Student Recognized for Lupus Research
91心頭利 molecular and cellular biology and psychology student Haley Shasteens personal battle with lupus has pushed her to research what really causes certain frustrating symptoms.
91心頭利 Research Review: Fertile Ground
The National Institutes of Health thinks Aleisha Moore, Ph.D., is onto something in her study of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; the agency recently awarded her its most prestigious research training grant, a K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Awarda first for 91心頭利.
91心頭利 Researcher Studies Obesity in At-Risk Youth to Help Reveal Path to Healthy, Mindful Eating
Weight management can be challenging for all adolescents, but those from low-income families face added stressors that can make weight loss even more difficult.
Those are the findings of Amy Sato, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, who has been studying the connection between obesity and low-income youth for more than seven years.