A new study from Oregon State University found that a school-based intervention promoting warm and caring interactions between teachers and preschoolers can reduce the child's stress levels. The intervention, which includes one-on-one play time, showed promising results in reducing cortisol levels, an indicator of stress.
A new study from Oregon State University suggests that parenting education can improve the skills of every parent and the behavior of all children. The study found that parenting education series serving predominantly lower-income parents resulted in greater improvements in their skills and their children's behaviors compared to series...
Research from Oregon State University reveals numerous gaps in survivorship care for Latinas, including unmet needs for information, symptom management, and coordination among specialists. The study highlights the importance of understanding cultural context and developing tailored support systems to address these gaps.
Increased physical activity for residents with intellectual disabilities is crucial due to rising obesity rates and chronic conditions. A study found that policy-level change in the group home setting is needed to promote active lifestyles.
Researchers conclude that incentive-based solutions can help address environmental threats facing the world's oceans. Positive incentives work better than negative ones, converting near-disaster situations into sustainable fisheries and cleaner water.
Scientists at Oregon State University have successfully controlled electrical pulses in peripheral nerve fibers, offering new hope for paralysis patients. The technology could enable wearable control boxes that deliver impulses to implanted electrodes, allowing users to move their arms and legs.
Research from Oregon State University reveals that rockfish larvae stick together in sibling groups until they move to shallower water. The study sheds new light on how rockfish disperse and recruit in the ocean.
Research from Oregon State University finds that strong curiosity traits are linked to better creative performance, with diversive curiosity showing the most significant impact. Employees with stronger curiosity can develop more ideas and spend more time on early-stage problem-solving.
A new study from Oregon State University found that 35% of chronically ill middle-aged women don't use the internet for self-care, while fewer than half use online forums to connect with others. The research suggests that lower-resourced individuals are more likely to be excluded from online resources.
Scientists at Oregon State University have discovered a bacterium that can help control a plant-parasitic roundworm, potentially providing an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pesticides. The worm, Pratylenchus penetrans, uses more than 150 species as hosts, and the newly discovered bacterium is a strain of Wolbachia.
A global assessment of kelp ecosystems reveals surprising resilience, but also regional variability in long-term responses requiring local management efforts. Kelp forests are critically important habitats that can recover quickly from damage, yet still face overwhelm from global and local pressures.
Researchers found a 'cross-talk' between the immune system, gut bacteria, and glucose metabolism, with implications for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila plays a critical role in regulating glucose metabolism.
Repeatedly thinking about work-family conflict is associated with negative outcomes in six health categories, including life satisfaction and fatigue. Mindfulness can help reduce repetitive thought and related issues like worry and rumination, improving overall well-being.
Researchers at Oregon State University found that collecting DNA from residual saliva on partially consumed salmon provides a more effective and efficient way to study brown bears. This method allows for accurate individual identification and can be adapted for other species, improving wildlife population monitoring.
Researchers at Oregon State University have developed an exceptional sensing device using diatoms and optical sensing, with sensitivity up to 10 million times higher than some common approaches. The technology has endless applications in health monitoring, environmental protection, and other fields.
Researchers at Oregon State University have identified another bacterium that can cause symptoms similar to salmon poisoning in dogs, complicating the problem. The new discovery makes it clear that dogs are not immune to salmon poisoning after a single infection and treatment.
The Food Hero program, launched by Oregon State University, uses a combination of clear messaging, kid-friendly recipes, and community engagement to encourage healthy eating among low-income families. The initiative has shown promising results, with over 36% of tested recipes receiving the 'kid-approved' rating.
A new study published in Social Science & Medicine found that states can reduce their jail populations by spending more on public inpatient mental health care while maintaining community mental health care levels. The research suggests that investing $1 in inpatient mental health care saves $0.25 in jail expenditures.
A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters attributes the 2015 West Coast record-low snowpack to unusually high temperatures, not low precipitation. The researchers used a crowd-sourced supercomputer to analyze data and found that greenhouse gases contributed strongly to the risk of snow droughts in Oregon and Washington.
A study of over 150 meth users found that those with impulsive personalities were more likely to start using the drug at an earlier age. The researchers discovered a strong link between attentional and motor impulsivity, which contributed to early meth use.
Researchers at Oregon State University found that a specific detoxification compound, glutathione, helps resist toxic stresses. Pretreatment with N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) increases glutathione levels in older cells, helping to prevent cell death.
Research at Oregon State University shows that Oregon's implementation of coordinated care organizations improved expectant moms starting prenatal care on time. The study also found a small narrowing of the gap in prenatal care quality between Medicaid beneficiaries and those with private insurance.
Research suggests that large, old fish in mesophotic zones (30-150 meters) contribute to the sustainability of shallower reef populations. These fish produce larger eggs with higher survivorship rates, which helps to maintain population numbers.
The study reveals that overhunting of mammals is concentrated in countries with poorer populations, threatening their livelihoods. The researchers suggest five broad steps to address the issue, including changing laws and providing property rights to communities benefiting from wildlife presence.
A new study reveals that humpback whales' fidelity to local habitats plays a crucial role in their ocean-wide recovery. The research found that contemporary whales utilizing Glacier Bay and Icy Strait are mostly descendants of whales that previously used the area.
Researchers at Oregon State University have found that organic compounds traditionally known as pollutants can function as a low-cost, long-lasting cathode in dual-ion batteries. The discovery has promising characteristics for storing electricity from wind and solar energy, addressing a key constraint to wider use of clean energy systems.
Researchers found that even lower step counts, especially those taken at a brisk pace, can be beneficial for health. Limiting sedentary time also plays a role in healthy readings for cholesterol and other risk factors.
Researchers documented the killing of millions of animals in Brazil's Amazon Basin for their hides following the collapse of the Rubber Boom. Despite this, most land-based species appear to have survived the carnage, while aquatic species were more severely impacted.
A study published by Oregon State University found that preschoolers' fine and gross motor skills are indicative of later performance on two key measures of kindergarten readiness. Children with strong motor skills showed better executive function skills and social behavior.
Researchers have identified a unique insect with characteristics from various insects but no known relatives. The 100-million-year-old wingless wasp, named Aptenoperissus burmanicus, belongs to the newly created family Aptenoperissidae within the order Hymenoptera.
Researchers at Oregon State University have identified how xanthohumol works and why it has promise in addressing high cholesterol, blood sugar, obesity, and other issues of metabolic syndrome. Xanthohumol may be used as a supplement or prescription drug to address these disorders.
Scientists have made detailed atomic-level images of a peroxiredoxin protein and found its peculiar characteristic may form the foundation for a new class of antibiotics. The research reveals that selectively blocking peroxiredoxin function in bacterial cells could kill them without harming normal cells.
Researchers have discovered a nanotech-based delivery system that can carry the new drug into cells more effectively, improving its efficacy and allowing lower doses. This treatment shows promise for treating 50+ genetic disorders requiring brain targeting.
Scientists have discovered a mechanism of intercellular communication that helps explain how biological systems function properly. The findings shed light on the poorly-understood interaction between cells and suggest that cancer cells' poor communication contributes to their biologic damage.
Researchers have developed a new drug delivery system that uses lower doses of chemotherapeutic drugs at more frequent intervals to control tumors. The approach, called metronomic dosage regimen, shows promise in improving treatment outcomes for complex cancers.
A new study from Oregon State University found that STEM faculty at large research universities are creating their own evaluation systems, using data to improve instruction. Faculty in these fields are gathering and responding to data, often using their own systems, to advance their teaching beyond required evaluations.
A new analysis reveals that massive earthquakes on the Cascadia Subduction Zone, affecting population centers like Portland and Seattle, may occur more frequently than thought. The study used detailed data from core samples and found slightly higher chances of an earthquake within the next 50 years.
A study published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association found that rural patients are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital due to lack of pharmacy access. The average number of readmissions from rural areas was 15.3 percent, compared to 14.7 percent for urban counterparts.
A new study by Oregon State University researchers has found that teens who smoke daily report significantly higher levels of health complaints than their nonsmoking peers. The study also reveals a widening gap in health complaints between smoking and nonsmoking teens, with girls reporting more health issues than boys.
A group of international conservation scientists has issued a call for actions to halt further declines of large wild-animal species. The authors emphasize that an extinction crisis is unfolding for megafauna, with 59% of carnivores and 60% of herbivores classified as threatened on the IUCN Red List.
A rare 50-million-year-old Baltic amber discovery shows an ancient insect, similar to a walking stick, escaping its skin and fleeing into freedom as tree sap flows over the remaining exoskeleton.
A new energy conservation program for kids shows long-lasting impact on both children and their parents. The study found that participating girls reported increased energy-saving behaviors, which continued even after the program ended.
A new tool enables easy assessment of small-scale hydropower potential in developing nations, considering climate changes and future energy needs. It allows for more accurate decisions on hydropower development and investment globally.
Researchers at Oregon State University found native Olympia oysters are more resilient to ocean acidification due to their slower shell-building phase. This trait allows them to survive high levels of acidity, contrary to the rapid development seen in Pacific oysters.
Researchers created a detailed, high-resolution simulation of weather patterns in the Western US using data from tens of thousands of personal computers. The analysis showed impacts of terrain on local weather and improved accuracy for regional climate predictions.
Researchers found that a combination of factors including overfishing, nutrient pollution, and pathogenic disease weaken corals, allowing opportunistic pathogens to build to deadly levels. The study suggests that coral reef declines are being caused by the interaction of multiple local stressors and global warming.
Researchers found that young fish reared in eddies grew faster and had a survival advantage compared to those outside eddies. The study's findings suggest that eddies can act as pelagic nursery areas, providing a critical head start for larval fish growth.
These unique ecosystems sustain a diverse range of marine life, including tube worms, giant crabs, and mussels, which consume methane and toxic sulfide. The hydrothermal vents and seeps also release minerals and heat, creating rocks and habitat that can last for tens of thousands of years.
A new study found that triclosan exposure causes rapid changes in the gut microbiome of zebrafish, compromising its function. This disruption may contribute to disease development or severity.
A new study suggests that the Riasi fault in Indian Kashmir has been building up pressure for thousands of years, potentially leading to a magnitude 8.0 or greater earthquake. The fault's lack of recent seismic activity increases the likelihood of a major event, posing a significant threat to millions of people in the region.