Research Stories
Are 9/11 Attacks Contributing to Increase in Cardiovascular Disease?
There are numerous causes of cardiovascular disease. However, recently one group of researchers have found a link between the 9/11 attacks and the increased risk of heart problems.
Can Spider Silk Improve Hearing Aids?
Applying past discoveries to new applications, researchers are experimenting with the Stokes Model to find new ways of improving hearing aid technology by using thin materials like spider silk.
The Quest for Safer Painkillers
Researchers are exploring different approaches to reducing the addictive affects of opioids used for medical purposes.
Zinc-ing Outside the (Tissue) Box: Can Lozenges Help Fight Colds?
From runny noses to hacking coughs, the common cold is a yearly visitor that we all know too well. While an immediate cure has not been discovered yet, researchers are pointing to zinc acetate lozenges as a solution to expedite the recovery process.
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.