Cascadia Lifelines Program begun to aid earthquake preparation

A new Cascadia Lifelines Program led by OSU and involving private industry will expedite the research needed to address the subduction zone earthquake looming in Oregon's future.

Excess omega-3 fatty acids could lead to negative health effects

A new review suggests that excess omega-3 fatty acids could have unintended health consequences, and that evidence-based dietary standards need to be established.

Breakthrough in study of aluminum should yield new technological advances

Researchers have discovered a new way to study aqueous aluminum - a fundamental advance that should open doors to many new technologies and products.

Nanotech system, cellular heating may improve treatment of ovarian cancer

OSU engineers and pharmaceutical researchers have developed an innovative use of nanotechnology and chemotherapy to improve the treatment of ovarian cancer.

Beyond antibiotics: "PPMOs" offer new approach to bacterial infection

Researchers have created a fundamentally different way to attack bacterial infection called a PPMO, which appears to function as well or better than an antibiotic.

Innovative approach could ultimately end deadly disease of sleeping sickness

A combination of bacteria in tsetse flies has the potential to significantly reduce or even eliminate the disease of sleeping sickness, an OSU modeling study suggests.

California's new mental health system helps people live independently

A study by Oregon State University researchers finds that comprehensive, community-based mental health programs in California are helping people with serious mental illness.

Red grapes, blueberries may enhance immune function

An analysis of 446 compounds found just two that had a surprising impact on the innate immune system in humans - the resveratrol in red grapes and pterostilbene from blueberries.

Gut microbes closely linked to range of health issues

Researchers are gaining a new appreciation of the critical role that gut microbes play in the immune system, and how their disruption may lead to disease.

Viruses associated with coral epidemic of "white plague"

OSU researchers have identifed one of the causes of the "white plague," a disease that is causing great damage to coral reefs in the Carribean Sea.

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