Skull Features Among Asian and Asian-derived Groups Differ Significantly
In mass disasters this type of information may ultimately aid in the victim identification process.
Category: Research
Skull Dimensions of Dominicans and Haitians Differ Despite Close Physical Proximity
These findings may help in identifying unknown remains.
Researchers Accurately Estimate the Sex of Skeletons Based on Elbow Features
An elbow can help identify skeletal remains of Thai descent.
A New Strategy for Treating High Blood Pressure
The findings have implications for the development of personalized anti‐hypertensive therapeutics.
Researchers Identify Unique Brain Changes in People with Huntington’s Disease
Although the study results do not directly suggest any novel therapies, a better understanding of these processes is likely to lead to them.
Study Provides More Evidence of Behavioral, Biological Similarities Between Compulsive Overeating and Drug Addiction
Does yo-yo dieting drive compulsive eating? There may be a connection.
David Felson Awarded NIH Grant to Study Osteoarthritis, Musculoskeletal Pain
The five-year, P30 Center Grant will allow for further clinical research in rheumatology at the BU Core Center for Clinical Research.
New Evidence: Hip, Knee Steroid Injections More Dangerous Than Thought
These injections may accelerate arthritis and joint destruction.
CTE Risk More Than Doubles After Just Three Years of Playing Football
Researchers discover a strong link between years of football play and rising CTE risk
Three BU Research Teams Win First Kilachand Fund Awards
Christine Cheng, PhD, assistant professor of biology, and Ben Wolozin, MD, PhD, professor of pharmacology and neurology, and their team have been awarded $250,000 to improve our ability to model brain diseases using a synthetic 3-D brain organoid.