Dr. Nadja Spitzer, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Marshall University, has been awarded a $508,708 NSF CAREER grant to study the effects of silver nanoparticles on brain health in children and adults. Her research aims to fill the knowledge gap regarding the use of these particles in consumer products.
A Marshall University researcher has developed a technology for repairing skin injuries using nanotechnology. The $20,000 grant will help produce device prototypes and market the product to potential customers.
Dr. Jingwei Xie has been awarded a $293,000 NIH grant to lead a project developing a new biological device that better mimics an uninjured tendon-to-bone attachment, potentially improving healing rates for rotator cuff injuries.
A team of researchers led by Dr. Miaozong Wu will investigate the effects of space travel on muscles and bones, identifying possible causes and developing potential treatments. The three-year project aims to address the significant health risks faced by astronauts and people experiencing muscle and bone loss due to various conditions.
A Marshall University professor has secured a three-year, $65,000 grant to conduct petroleum research with the assistance of seven undergraduate students. The project aims to study the decomposition of specific molecules when heated in an oxygen-free environment, shedding light on biofuels and combustion mechanisms.
Dr. Piyali Dasgupta received a three-year grant to investigate the anti-cancer activity of capsaicin in small cell lung cancer patients. The study aims to improve chemotherapy treatment outcomes, which often relapse quickly and become unresponsive.
A $373,256 grant will be used to re-curate and modernize the West Virginia Biological Survey Museum, which houses over 21,000 specimens. The project aims to preserve the nation's largest museum collection of mammals, amphibians, and reptiles from West Virginia.
A recent study conducted at Marshall University investigated the effects of cadmium on the prostate, revealing molecular mechanisms that induce carcinogenesis. The research, published in PLOS ONE, may lead to new therapies for prostate cancer.
A Marshall University researcher has received a $60,000 grant to investigate the connection between obesity and cancer. The study aims to understand why obesity increases human risk for several types of cancers.
A recent study by Marshall University researchers discovered that nanoparticles of cerium oxide, commonly used in diesel fuels, can travel from the lungs to the liver and cause damage. The study found a dose-dependent increase in cerium levels in the liver, associated with liver enzyme elevations and histological evidence of liver damage.
A study published in Nutrition and Cancer found that a diet rich in walnuts can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer in mice. The researchers discovered that the walnut-containing diet changed the activity of multiple genes relevant to breast cancer, leading to fewer tumors and smaller tumor sizes.
Dr. Hongwei Yu's lab will explore the factors controlling mucus overproduction and develop a treatment to inhibit alginate biofilm formation in CF patients. The grant aims to improve treatment of bacterial infections and enhance quality of life for CF patients.
A team of researchers at Marshall University has identified and analyzed unique adult animal stem cells that can transform into neurons, which could pave the way for novel therapies for slowly progressing diseases like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. The discovery is especially interesting as it involves using readily available and...
Marshall University researchers Dr. Elaine Hardman and Dr. Philippe Georgel have received over $1 million in federal funding to study the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on breast cancer development, particularly in female offspring. They aim to identify genetic changes associated with a maternal diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and dev...
A team of Marshall University researchers has successfully developed bionanomotors that can efficiently transport and manipulate single molecules at the nanoscale. Using myosin and actin proteins, they created a system that can move cargo with controlled movement and stop it at designated points.
Researchers found that acetaminophen intervention restored Akt activity in aged muscles, improving cell size and reducing death. The study's results suggest the pain reliever may be beneficial for treating age-related muscle dysfunction.