Scientists at the University of Toledo have discovered a new class of cancer-killing agents that target and destroy cancer stem cells. These findings hold promise for developing effective treatments for sarcomas and a subtype of breast cancer known as claudin-low breast cancer.
Researchers have identified a protein complex regulating epithelial cell connections, shedding light on cancer proliferation. This discovery has implications for understanding diseases like asthma and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as developing targeted therapies for cancer.
A recent study found a 60% increase in suicide deaths among young black males and a 182% increase among young black females between 2001 and 2017. Safe firearm storage and adequate mental health services are crucial to reducing these rates.
A new study at The University of Toledo connects fracking to higher household concentrations of radon gas, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Scientists found that closer distance to fracking wells is linked to higher indoor radon concentrations, with average levels exceeding safe EPA and WHO standards.
A breakthrough in a new material called a tandem perovskite solar cell has been achieved, bringing efficiency to about 23%, compared to silicon panels at 18% efficient. The goal is to make cheaper and more efficient solar cells that could replace silicon photovoltaic technology.
Scientists at the University of Toledo discovered that rice husks can remove microcystin, a toxin released by harmful algal blooms, with up to 95% efficiency. The treatment uses organic rice husks treated with hydrochloric acid and heated to 250 degrees Celsius.
Researchers at UToledo discovered that statins can suppress a biological process disrupting cardiac function, potentially altering bodily functions controlled by G protein-coupled receptors. Statins also reduce the ability of migratory cells, such as cancer and immune cells, to travel.
Dr. Pamela Stover, a University of Toledo associate professor of music education, has been awarded a Fulbright grant to research the history of teaching music literacy through folk songs. She will delve into the institute's archives to study the development of the Kodály approach, which aims to preserve cultural heritage through music.
Scientists at The University of Toledo found that insects manipulate grape vines' reproductive programs to create a leaf gall, providing a protected space for the parasite. This discovery opens possibilities for protecting wine and raisin production from agricultural pests.
Dr. Ana C. Alba-Rubio creates a dual-function material that captures and transforms carbon dioxide into methanol and higher alcohols, producing electricity with minimal energy requirement, corrosion, and transportation issues.
Researchers at University of Toledo have developed a mouse model that spontaneously develops type I diabetes and its complications, allowing for study of disease progression. The breakthrough has the potential to reshape how type I diabetes is studied and may lead to new treatments or a cure.
Researchers have identified bacteria in Lake Erie that can degrade microcystin, a toxic toxin linked to liver cancer and other diseases. The bacteria, including Flectobacillus major and Pseudomonas lutea, can remove up to 19 parts per billion of microcystin from water supplies.
Dr. Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch will use the NEH fellowship to complete her book 'The World of Westover: Mary Willing Byrd, Gender, Slavery, and the Economics of Citizenship in Revolutionary Virginia.' The study examines how Byrd's interactions with the state, military, and market were out of the ordinary for a woman during that time.
Researchers have created a single material that produces white light with high efficiency, potentially replacing current phosphors and saving energy. The new material combines a lead-free double perovskite with sodium, emitting stable and efficient warm-white light.
A new study from UTledo's College of Medicine and Life Sciences found a link between refined dietary fiber, gut bacteria, and liver cancer. The research suggests that consuming highly refined soluble fibers in processed foods may pose health risks, particularly for individuals with gut bacterial overgrowth or dysbiosis.
University of Toledo scientists discover that increasing body's supply of beta hydroxybutyrate can regulate high blood pressure without exercise or sodium reduction. The study used lab rats and found significant decrease in blood pressure through kidney repair.
Blue light from digital devices and the sun transforms vital molecules in the eye's retina into cell killers, leading to age-related macular degeneration. A new therapy is being explored that uses a natural antioxidant called alpha tocopherol to slow down this process.
A study at the University of Toledo identifies a new centriole in human sperm that functions in zygotes, potentially contributing to male infertility and early embryo developmental defects. The research provides new avenues for diagnostics and therapeutic strategies.
A new energy storage solution has been developed by a UToledo engineer to make battery packs last longer and cost less. The bilevel equalizer circuit and retrofit kit can be used in various applications, increasing discharge capacity by 30% and extending pack lifespan.
Researchers found that golden-winged warblers from declining populations spend winters in northern South America, while stable populations spend winters in Central America. This strong link between breeding and non-breeding areas suggests that tropical habitats may be crucial for the species' survival.