Professor of Medical Science Michael McKeown dies
Professor of Medical Science Michael McKeown died Dec. 21 after complications of Alzheimer’s Disease, wrote Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences
Topic: Biology and medicine
Infectious disease outbreaks rising, study shows
Though Ebola has dominated mainstream media attention recently, the total number of infectious disease outbreaks worldwide has been climbing since 1980.
Researchers revisit Darwin’s untested theories on invasive species
Plants from more genetically diverse regions are more likely to become invasive species in new environments.
Blood pressure runs high near major roadways
Postmenopausal women who live close to major roadways may suffer from high blood pressure more than do women in less-trafficked areas.
U. researchers collaborate with Miriam Hospital to expand HIV research
HIV research and prevention is an ever-changing field, and Miriam Hospital is helping lead a grant to develop innovative ways to deliver HIV-fighting drugs.
Faculty travel to Liberia to aid in fight against Ebola
The Ebola virus epidemic may be happening thousands of miles away, but that is not stopping University faculty and students from fighting the disease.
Researchers increase power of bacteria-killing molecules
A team of researchers from Brown and MIT have successfully killed bacteria resistant to many antibiotics by increasing the potency of a class of molecules.
Alzheimer’s drug trial yields ‘disappointing’ results
A recent study found that a drug previously thought to slow the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, causes no improvement in patients’ memories.
Humans’ most distant animal relative found
The comb jelly — a shapeless, squishy blob that reflects the colors around it — may be our most distant animal relative.
Lecture links biotechnology to capitalism
The talk by Hallam Stevens is the second in a series engaging science with capitalist concepts.
