Research Stories
The Proof Is in the Prolactin: Hormone Plays a Role in Maternal Behavior of Mice
Mother's Day may be over, but at cSw, we're celebrating motherhood by looking at its scientific basis. Dr. Rosie Brown and her team of scientists have found that a hormone plays a key role in the maternal behavior of mice, and the proof is in the prolactin.
Digging Up a Potential Sansanmycin Cure for Tuberculosis
Could we be standing right on top of a cure for tuberculosis? According to scientists, the secret to fighting TB may be the bacteria in soil.
Discovering Cancer-Fighting Secrets in the Elephant Genome
Scientists are delving into the cancer-fighting secrets of the elephant genome in hope of discovering a viable treatment for cancer.
Can Blueberries Boost Brain Functions?
Alzheimer's affects up to 5.4 million Americans and these numbers are likely to increase. As a result, research has shifted from treatment towards prevention. Dr. Krikorian from the University of Cincinnati Academic Center has been studying the use of blueberries to improve cognitive performance and has found promising results.
Arresting Deadly Cancers Using a New Surveillance System
Look out cancer, there's a new police force in town and it's CAR T-cell therapy. With Dr. Jae Park’s help, scientists are equipping T-cells with an improved surveillance system to help target the bad guys: cancer cells.
Ushering in Gene Therapy for Usher Syndrome Patients
Scientists from Boston Children’s Hospital are investigating a gene therapy treatment to treat Usher syndrome, a genetic condition that causes deafness and blindness.
MAPping Out a Bacterial Attack on Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is a medical mystery, with no known cure or cause. Scientists like John Aitken and Rodrick Chiodini are narrowing in on potential causes.
Killing Zika Virus Through T-cells
Using killer T-cells, a researcher takes a shot at eliminating the Zika virus and Dengue fever that plague her native country of Nepal.
Treating Hemophilia Using Genetically Modified Lettuce
Researchers are exploring the use of genetically modified lettuce in pills to deliver needed clotting factor to hemophilia patients.
Platypuses Making a Splash in Diabetes Research
The platypus is a comical, egg-laying mammal with some strange anatomy. Dr. Briony Forbes and her team at the University of Adelaide have discovered a hormone in platypus venom that may hold the key to a long-lasting diabetes treatment.