UH research develops promising COVID-19 vaccine in early trials
Axel Lehrer with the John A. Burns School of Medicine is working with Soligenix, Inc.
Hawaiʻi youth have high rates of chronic disease
More than 25 percent of hospitalized youth had at least one chronic condition such as diabetes, chronic kidney disease or high blood pressure.
Significance of gene mutations in cancers highlighted
UH Cancer Center’s Michele Carbone says establishing early detection measures for those who carry the BAP1 gene will save their lives.
Laser techniques and photochemistry find elusive molecular building block
The uses for the finding include nanomaterials, biomolecule carriers, chemical sensors, antibacterial agents, reusable catalysts and medical imaging agents.
Hurricane Lane brought fire and rain to Hawaiʻi
Conditions at the edge of the storm resulted in dry windy weather, while closer to the storm center, Hawaiʻi’s mountains brought rainfall.
Alien species threatens dramatic biodiversity loss by 2050
The three factors affecting the future spread of alien species globally are global transport of goods, climate change and economic growth.
Higher COVID-19 cure rates linked to diets sufficient in selenium
Researchers at the John A. Burns School of Medicine studying selenium were encouraged by a recent study out of China.
Alarming ocean warming trends detected through UH research
Scientists analyzed four prominent ocean temperature datasets over the past 52 years.
More Americans wear masks, more education needed
Among the survey participants, 61.9 percent reported using a cloth face covering in April and 76.4 percent in May.
Native Hawaiians, Japanese Americans at higher risk of liver fat
Previous studies have shown that Native Hawaiians and Japanese Americans are at greater risk for liver fat and conditions associated with it.
