Malaria-detection device developed by CWRU researchers selected for federal Patents for Humanity award May 20, 2015Only university awarded in national competition While the industrialized world has been free of malaria for 50 years,...AwardsFeaturedHealth & Wellness·
Breakthrough provides new hope for more effective treatments for patients with HER2+ breast cancer May 7, 2015Scientists identify key genes and molecules that spur aggressive activity Ahmad M. Khalil knew the odds were against...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·
Housework keeps older adults more physically, emotionally fit, according to new study May 5, 2015Older adults who keep a clean and orderly home—because of the exercise it takes to get the job...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·
Molecular and functional basis established for nitric oxide joining oxygen and carbon dioxide in respiratory cycle April 30, 2015Discovery could lead to treatment focus on red blood cell dysfunction in cardiovascular diseases and blood disorders Professor...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·
CWRU to lead international research on resistance to infection with bacteria causing tuberculosis April 29, 2015Scientists seek novel prevention and treatment strategies After discovering a unique group of people resistant to tuberculosis (TB)...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·
Alana Foundation to fund CWRU-MIT research in identifying drugs to treat Down syndrome April 23, 2015Goal for therapeutics is to improve cognitive function in persons with this neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative condition Thanks to...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·
Connection between social anxiety, drug use offers opportunities for more effective treatments April 22, 2015Case Western Reserve scientists discover low-intensity service draws socially anxious youths into peer support essential for recovery A team...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·
Drugs stimulate body’s stem cells to replace the brain cells lost in multiple sclerosis April 20, 2015Approach may offer new way to reverse disability in multiple sclerosis patients A pair of topical medicines already...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·
CWRU researchers find possible trigger to skin fibrosis April 15, 2015When her father was diagnosed with lung-scarring pulmonary fibrosis, Radhika Atit, an associate professor of biology at Case...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·
Researchers uncover obstacles that prevent people with RHD in Uganda from receiving life-saving penicillin April 15, 2015Penicillin has nearly eradicated rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in the United States. But 15 million people still suffer...FeaturedHealth & Wellness·