A study published in the Journal of Creativity in Mental Health found that animal-assisted therapy significantly reduced anxiety and loneliness symptoms among college students. The program, led by Dr. Leslie Stewart, involved interacting with a registered therapy dog named Sophie, resulting in a 60% decrease in self-reported symptoms.
The Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions has received a three-year grant to create an interprofessional model for graduate health education. Up to 60 students will work together in clinical courses, learning from faculty with expertise in various programs.
A $1.2 million grant will support the creation of a real-time seismic imaging system that uses ambient noise to image shallow earth structures, such as those beneath Yellowstone National Park. The technology has the potential to inform homeowners about subsurface stability and detect natural hazards like volcanoes in real-time.
Researchers found that when the economy is strong, customers focus more on past experiences with service firms and pay attention to aspects like satisfaction and effort made by the firm. The study recommends service managers to prioritize improving customer experience during good economic times to maximize revenue gains.
Research suggests that humans' sense of fairness evolved to prioritize long-term cooperation, with a preference for equal outcomes and stable relationships. This evolution is rooted in our ability to think about the future and exercise self-control, allowing us to make sacrifices for the benefit of others.
A web-based training program, RealConsent, was found to reduce sexually violent behavior and increase the likelihood of male students intervening to prevent sexual assault. The study involved over 700 male undergraduate students, who showed improved behavior after completing the training.
Dr. Petrus Martens is developing a system to predict solar cycles, aiming to forecast events such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections up to a decade in advance. This could help protect the power grid and inform satellite replacement decisions.
Researchers at Georgia State University have been awarded $1.5 million to develop software tools that can process large sets of solar astronomy data, enabling scientists to perform analyses on unprecedented scales and detail levels. The software improvements will allow the solar community to pursue a wide range of research projects and...
The Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University has received a $600,000 grant from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau to implement the Autism Plan for Georgia. The plan aims to increase awareness, access, and coordination of services for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan.
Researchers at Georgia State University found that humans are strongly influenced by self-interest and do not protest being overcompensated, even in situations where others are unfairly disadvantaged. This suggests that humans' sense of unfairness is affected by their own outcomes, indicating a recently evolved propensity.
Researchers discovered that hidden differences in neural circuits can account for varying responses to brain injury. The study used sea slugs and found that artificially rewiring the neural circuit made some animals susceptible or invulnerable to injury.
A study by Georgia State University researchers found that subtle variations in neural connections can impact behavior and susceptibility to brain injury. The findings have significant implications for predicting patient outcomes and tailoring treatments.
A Georgia State University research study found that chimpanzee intelligence is largely determined by genes, while environmental factors may play a lesser role. The study's findings suggest that genes significantly influence cognitive abilities in chimpanzees, with some similarities to the structure of human intelligence.
The university will support six new implementation sites with the SafeCareTM model, a child maltreatment prevention program, and provide training and implementation support. Georgia State aims to establish six new sites, deliver SafeCareTM to over 2,400 families, and expand its use through training.
A worldwide study by Georgia State University found no link between baby formula consumption and diabetes-associated autoantibodies. The TRIGR study tracked children genetically predisposed to type 1 diabetes for seven years, revealing a lack of correlation between cow's milk protein and autoantibody development.
Dr. Timothy J. Bartness, a world-renowned obesity researcher, has been awarded a five-year, $2.5 million MERIT grant to investigate lipolysis and thermogenesis in specialized fat cells. His research aims to understand the bidirectional communication between fat and the brain, which is thought to control body fat breakdown and metabolism.
A recent study by Georgia State University researchers found that brain androgens promote good parenting in male fish. By altering their brain chemistry, scientists discovered that testosterone-like steroids enhance paternal care and protect developing eggs.
Men released from prison are more than twice as likely to die prematurely compared to those who have not been incarcerated. The 'mortality penalty' of incarceration includes increased exposure to diseases like TB and HIV, prolonged stress, and disruptions in social bonds.
Nadine Kabengi, a Georgia State University professor, has been awarded $750,000 from the Department of Energy's Office of Science for her early career research. She will study metal oxides and solution interfaces to complete a systematic study of thermodynamic properties.
Researchers at Georgia State University have discovered that chimpanzees exhibit similar personality traits to humans, including dominance and extraversion. The study's findings suggest a neurobiological basis for these traits, which vary according to biological sex, echoing the five-factor model of human personality.
Researchers at Georgia State University identify two enzymes that suppress proteins important for cell survival and chemoresistance in ovarian cancer. Their findings suggest inhibiting these enzymes could be a novel therapeutic approach to overcoming resistance.
Dr. Richard Plemper is developing novel therapeutics against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection. He aims to identify an anti-RSV drug and at least one distinct alternative compound to address the unmet clinical need for RSV therapeutics.
Research by Sang-Moo Kang of Georgia State University found that ginseng can improve survival rates of human lung epithelial cells infected with the influenza A virus. Red ginseng extract also reduced inflammation and improved immune response. Additionally, Korean red ginseng extract inhibited RSV replication and suppressed inflammator...
Researchers developed a novel antiviral drug to combat measles by reducing virus levels in animals. The drug also prevented animals from dying of the disease and boosted their immunity against the virus. While promising, additional research is needed before its use in humans.
Researchers have discovered a way to use existing semiconductors to detect a wider range of light, including infrared. This technology allows for improved detectors and solar cells that can absorb infrared light.
Protected areas in Costa Rica reduce poverty by 16% through ecotourism and infrastructure changes. Increased tourism accounts for two-thirds of the reduction.
Researchers found that chimpanzees can use gestures to coordinate actions in pursuit of a specific goal, such as finding hidden food. The study highlights the primates' ability to remember and communicate about their environment through directional gestures.
The Center for Nano-Optics at Georgia State University aims to develop tools and instruments for nanoscale technology, with potential breakthroughs in biomedicine and computer processing. The center will focus on integrating spaser technology into transistors and developing nanoplasmonic metal funnels.
Researchers at Georgia State University discovered that negative resistivity can produce a positive resistance in GaAs/AlGaAs semiconductor devices under the influence of a magnetic field. The sign reversal in the Hall effect also occurs.
African-American women with breast cancer are more likely to develop aggressive forms of the disease at a younger age. Researcher Ritu Aneja has found a protein called HSET as a potential biomarker for identifying these cancers, which could lead to customized treatment plans.
Research at Georgia State University reveals that infant pain can permanently alter future responses to anxiety, stress, and pain. The study found site-specific changes in brain receptors that affect behavioral sensitivity to stressful situations.
A new federal regulation aims to increase minority voices in research by addressing historical abuses and lack of representation. Greater community consultation and increased minority representation on Institutional Review Boards are also recommended.
Research finds giant magnetoresistance effect is sensitive to semiconductor device size, which affects electron scattering and resistance change under magnetic field application. High-quality semiconductors show larger changes in resistance with smaller devices.
The Sociogenomics Initiative RCN will bring together researchers from prominent US and Canadian universities to study the genomic mechanisms underlying social behavior. The network aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of social behavior in molecular terms through large-scale collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches.
Georgia State University's School of Public Health has been awarded a $19 million grant over five years to establish one of 14 Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science. The center will conduct research on human decision-making around tobacco use, consumer reaction to marketing, and individual perception of risk.
Researchers will examine alcohol marketing and its role in early alcohol use among African youth acquiring HIV in Uganda. The project aims to develop communication messages and materials for a counter marketing campaign to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
Researchers will develop a prognostic tool to identify risk perceptions and predict susceptibility to flavored little cigars among young adult cigarette smokers. The study aims to inform regulatory policy and prevention methods for this growing threat in the tobacco control battle.
Researchers will investigate the neural mechanisms behind empathy, compassion, and cooperation to define their evolutionary development. The project aims to determine if these traits are unique to humans or present in nonhuman primates.
A recent neutron study has revealed that HIV inhibitors have only two strong hydrogen bonds, presenting opportunities for improvement through structural changes and strengthening the binding. This discovery may also help address drug resistance by increasing the effectiveness of drugs and reducing dosages.
Dr. Kim Huhman's research may lead to improved strategies for treating mental health problems associated with social stress. The study, supported by a federal grant, investigates how exposure to social stress causes changes in brain and behavior.
A study by Georgia State University researcher Jeremy Diem found that a decrease in pollution following the passage of the Clean Air Act of 1970 led to an increase in summer rainfall for the Atlanta metropolitan area. Precipitation levels dropped in the 1950s and 1960s due to air pollution, but rebounded in the late 1970s as pollution ...
Researchers found that blocking phosphodiesterase 4B suppresses inflammation by affecting the CLYD gene, which acts as a brake on inflammation. This new strategy offers a safer alternative to current treatments that come with serious side effects.
Researchers at Georgia State University find chimpanzees can 'think about thinking,' using symbols to recognize their own cognitive states and seek information before responding. This ability challenges the idea of metacognition being unique to humans.
Assistant professor of astronomy Misty Bentz will receive a five-year $862,769 NSF grant to measure distances to galaxies with known black hole masses and obtain clearer images of galaxies to predict black hole masses. This project aims to develop a shortcut for predicting black hole mass in any given galaxy through simple observations.
Researchers found that children with brain lesions use gestures similar to typically developing children to convey simple sentences. They also discovered that producing complex sentences across gesture and speech is delayed in children with larger brain lesions.
Sang-Moo Kang receives a $3.4 million NIH grant to develop virus-like particle vaccines for flu and RSV, aiming to create safer vaccines for young children, elderly people, and those with compromised immune systems.
Researchers at Georgia State University have identified a new target to stop cancer's spread, targeting the interaction between two proteins in cells. Disrupting this interaction inhibits metastasis and has implications for treating various diseases.
Researchers at Georgia State University have developed a new process for creating a one-time, universal influenza vaccine using recombinant genetic engineering technology. This breakthrough aims to prevent the need for annual updates and shortages of flu vaccines.
Scientists have discovered a way to control dielectrics using short and intense laser pulses, enabling extremely fast processing. This breakthrough could lead to the development of transistors that are 10,000 times faster than current semiconductors.
A study by Georgia State University and Emory University School of Medicine identified three primary causes of hospital readmissions: pre-existing conditions, complications developed in the hospital, and complications post-discharge. The study found that 11.3% of patients were readmitted within 30 days.