A new study by Mercyhurst University, UPMC Hamot, and Shriners Hospitals for Children is exploring the correlation between pitch count and throwing arm injuries. The researchers will use high-speed motion-capture cameras, shoulder muscle power tests, and biomarkers to analyze the effects of consecutive pitches on fatigue.
Researchers will engage students in studying an extinct supervolcano in northwest Arizona, exploring questions about supervolcano behavior and comparisons with typical-scale magmatism. The project aims to foster hands-on learning and contribute to the understanding of supereruptions.
Mercyhurst University has acquired a DNA sequencer, a multi-faceted machine that can identify over one million bacterial or viral species in a gram of soil or drop of water. The machine will be used for various university-driven research projects, including studying bacterial and viral pathogens in Lake Erie waters.
Mercyhurst University has received a $20,000 grant to extend its research on emerging contaminants in Lake Erie waters at Presque Isle State Park. The study will focus on five chemicals, including fluoxetine, triclosan, estradiol, diuron, and sucralose, which have been shown to have negative health consequences.
A $21,000 grant will enable Mercyhurst researcher Steven Mauro to study the role of temperature and phosphorus on bacterial survival on algae in the Great Lakes. The research aims to better understand how global warming and phosphorus loading contribute to bacterial pathogens in recreational waters.
The Mercyhurst University study assesses the current and future impacts of climate change on the overwintering energetics and microenvironmental conditions of the goldenrod gall fly. The research reveals a significant increase in energy use by larvae during winter, projected to decline with rising temperatures.
Mercyhurst University researchers have developed new protocols for managing cervical spine injuries in football players, with the goal of achieving the highest level of care. The research, conducted in collaboration with Sports Medicine Concepts and the NFL, aims to standardize emergency management protocols and improve on-field response.
The research aims to test two theories on Venus' geological history, focusing on its volcanic activity and plate tectonics. The team will gather data from NASA's Magellan mission and create statistical models to analyze the orientations of volcanic constructs.
A team led by Dr. James Adovasio and Dr. C. Andrew Hemmings will explore ancient coastlines in the northeastern Gulf to determine where early Americans might have lived over 12,000 years ago. The mission aims to shed light on the peopling of the Americas and may uncover new evidence that challenges current archaeological record.
Mercyhurst research delivers near real-time water quality results, reducing exposure to potentially hazardous bacteria. The new system uses computer predictions and qPCR technology to detect E. coli contamination in two hours.
The Lifelong Mobility Project, led by Mercyhurst College's David Dausey, aims to increase mobility for disabled children in developing nations. The project uses the 4R model to recycle, reuse, repair, and retrofit wheelchairs, reducing waste and increasing access to education and social opportunities.
The Mercyhurst research aims to assess the hemlock woolly adelgid's cold tolerance and predict its impact on Eastern US forests. The project will monitor environmental conditions across 20-25 hemlock stands in Pennsylvania, identifying factors that affect winter survival.
A team led by Mercyhurst College archaeologists is on the verge of uncovering cultural evidence of early human occupation in the submerged continental shelf of the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Using advanced technology, they aim to excavate archaeological materials from previously identified high-potential locations.
Researchers at Mercyhurst College have identified fluoxetine, an anti-depressant chemical, in elevated concentrations at Presque Isle State Park. The presence of fluoxetine has been linked to a higher lethality to E.coli bacteria, which can pose health risks to humans.
The Applied Forensic Sciences Department at Mercyhurst College conducted a mock fire event in Montgomery County, Pa., to simulate fatal fire scenes and test new methodologies for recovering and analyzing burned human remains. The team aims to strengthen protocols for assessing trauma in forensic cases.
The college has received a $20,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program to further study contaminants in Presque Isle State Park's recreational waters. Researchers aim to quantify hazardous chemicals like Triclosan and Fluoxetine to ensure water quality and public health
A Mercyhurst forensic anthropology team conducts a mock excavation to test methods for recovering burned human remains from fatal fire scenes. The project aims to improve protocols for optimal scene recovery and laboratory analysis.
Mercyhurst College has received a $72,650 NSF grant to purchase an infrared imaging system to advance research on pathogenic bacteria in beach water samples. The new equipment will enable scientists to detect proteins at low levels, refining their investigation of beach water quality and informing recreational swimmers.
A team of researchers led by Mercyhurst College archaeologist James Adovasio has identified the most extensive delineation of submerged prehistoric river systems in the world. The team also found high-quality chert at three dive sites, which could be used to make tools by early Americans.
A team of researchers led by Dr. Nicholas Lang is studying three ancient Martian volcanoes to better understand the planet's history and potential water sources. The study may have implications for the search for life on Mars, as liquid water could have existed in the past.
A team of scientists, led by Dr. James Adovasio, is searching for evidence of human occupation in the Gulf of Mexico, dating back over 12,000 years. The researchers are exploring submerged sites using remotely operated vehicles and divers to collect artifacts and animal fossils.