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Ryan McMinds scuba diving on shallow seafloor
Marine Science

One student’s summer

Ryan McMinds is studying coral reefs on Australia’s Lizard Island.

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Biomedical Science

Lipoic acid restores and synchronizes “biological clock”

Researchers have discovered the ability of a micronutrient called lipoic acid to restore a normal circadian rhythm (“biological clock”) in aging animals.

Vince Remcho in front of shrubbery
Chemistry

Innovative science

New test to spot fake malaria drugs could save thousands of lives.

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Marine Science

Piecing together the ocean methane puzzle

The oxygen-rich surface waters of the world’s major oceans are supersaturated with methane – yet little is known about the source of this methane.

Chong Fang in front of black backdrop
Chemistry

Chemists develop “molecular movie” using imaging technology

New imaging technology is fast enough to observe life processes as they actually happen at the molecular level.

Joe Beckman in his lab with colleagues
Biomedical Science

A homerun for treating Lou Gehrig’s disease

Copper compound could extend lifespan of those suffering from the debilitating disease

sea star sitting on beach shore
Marine Science

Sea star disease epidemic surges in Oregon

An estimated 30-50% of the Oregon sea star populations in the intertidal zone have the disease.

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Biomedical Science

The vitamin debate

Linus Pauling Institute researchers and three other institutions refuted recent claims that “the case is closed” on multivitamins.

Viviana Perez sitting in lab
Biochemistry & Biophysics

Drug action may slow aging and related diseases

The drug rapamycin appears to mimic the effects of dietary restriction in slowing the aging process

Insect fossilized in yellow amber
Integrative Biology

Lyme disease older than human race

New discoveries of ticks fossilized in amber show that the bacteria which cause it may have been lurking around for 15 million years.

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Integrative Biology

Butterfly “eyespots” add detail to the story of evolution

The evolution of life has never been simple, but one bone or butterfly eyespot at a time, the pieces continue to come together.

May Nyman instructing students in her lab
Chemistry

Fundamental science at its best

Inorganic, molecular materials can effectively degrade dangerous chemical warfare agents.