New Explanation for Consciousness
New theory suggests that decisions are made unconsciously, then about half a second later become conscious.
Category: Research
PTSD, Substance Misuse in Veterans Associated with a Cellular Marker for Early Death
Biomarkers could hold the key to identification of new biological treatments to reduce the risk of premature death.
Researchers Test a Novel Hypothesis to Explain the Cause of Autoimmunity in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
Once validated, may allow early treatment, prevention.
Nelson Lau, PhD, Receives NIH Award to Uncover the Regulatory Mechanisms in Neurodegenerative Disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease
The associate professor of biochemistry and director of the Genome Science Institute received a five-year, $3.49 million grant from the National Institute on Aging.
Mohsan Saeed, PhD, Awarded Funding to Explore Novel Aspects of Clinically Important Viruses and Human Defense Mechanisms
He received a five-year, $2 million R35 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and, a five-year, $2.5 million R01 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Deborah Anderson, PhD, Receives NIH Award to Advance Research on Products that Control Sexual Transmission of Viruses, Provide Contraception
The professor of medicine received a four-year, $7.2 million grant renewing support for a Contraceptive Research Center to further her research.
Study Describes How Best Practices Can be Applied to Community Engagement Programs
The hope is this framework can be used to help others demonstrate the importance of community engagement in moving research into practice.
Researchers Use Stem Cells to Investigate Ebola Liver Damage
Ebola virus delays antiviral response allowing it to proliferate.
Stopping Moles from Turning into the Deadliest Type of Skin Cancer
New research shows that activating proteins that regulate growth in cells helps prevent moles from mutating into melanoma.
Newest Generation of Post-9/11 U.S. Veterans Experience Similar, Better Outcomes than Non-veterans in Many Aspects of their Lives
First study to provide a holistic examination of how the health, vocational, financial and social well-being of the newest generation of U.S. military Veterans compared with non-veteran peers.