Herman “Gene” Ray, a faculty member in KSU’s School of Data Science and Analytics, will leverage his experience in biostatistics, clinical trials, and data analysis to tackle pressing healthcare challenges. 

A group of young students became bonafide biomedical scientists before they even started high school. Through a partnership with a nearby university, the middle schoolers collected and analyzed environmental samples to find new antibiotic candidates. One unique sample, goose poop collected at a local park, had a bacterium that showed antibiotic activity and contained a novel compound that slowed the growth of human melanoma and ovarian cancer cells in lab tests.

BUFFALO, NY- December 2, 2024 – A new review was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 21, titled, “Sleep deprivation in dementia comorbidities: focus on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anxiety/depression and thyroid disorders.”

Against the backdrop of an alarming increase in the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with bowel cancer, researchers are urging people to bump up their fibre intake and improve their eating habits if they want to reduce their risk of deadly digestive cancers.

Two studies by Flinders University expand on existing evidence that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes and dairy may protect against the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers - including bowel - and improve the outcomes of these diseases.

Kumamoto University researchers have identified a powerful antibody that can neutralize a wide range of SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the elusive Omicron subvariants.