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ASU, TGen, NAU, UArizona and ADHS Position State to Play a Role in the Planned U.s. Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence

A massive effort to track the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona over the past two years resulted in the genomic sequencing of more than 100,000 samples of the COVID-19 virus by a coalition of Arizona universities and health agencies

AMPED Science and Technology Center at Asu Is Helping to Energize the New Economy Initiative

Arizona is on the hunt for high-tech industry, and one of the lures are five science and technology centers being built by Arizona State University.

New Knowledge About Airborne Virus Particles Could Help Hospitals

The risk of being exposed to Covid-19 particles increases with shorter physical distance to a patient, higher patient viral load and poor ventilation.

Smoking Worsens Prognosis for Men with Prostate Cancer

Smokers have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, but a higher risk of dying from the disease, according to a large population study led by Lund University in Sweden.

New Study Indicates Limited Water Circulation Late in the History of Mars

A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has investigated a meteorite from Mars using neutron and X-ray tomography.

Researchers Search for Answers to Increase in Acute Severe Hepatitis in Children

At the end of March, the first cases of acute severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children were reported in the UK.

Smokers Who Switch to E-Cigarettes May Adopt Other Healthy Routines

Adult smokers who shift to using to e-cigarettes may have more chances to improve health and well-being, according to new research from the University of Washington.

Changes in Cholesterol Production Lead to Tragic Octopus Death Spiral

For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses often suffer a tragic death.

Snapping a Cosmic Selfie — the First Image of the Milky Way’s Black Hole

The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration, an international collaboration aimed at gathering direct images of black holes, has now set its sights close to home.

Multi-Tasking Wearable Continuously Monitors Glucose, Alcohol, and Lactate

Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout, all in one small device worn on your skin.

Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Neuropathy from Spinal Cord Injuries

In mouse studies, pain-blocking neurotransmitters produced long-lasting benefit without detectable side effects

Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox Named in Honor of $7.5M Gift from UC San Diego Alumnus

The donation from David Goeddel, ’72, and his wife Alena, will support innovation, research and training in the School of Biological Sciences as well as undergraduate scholarships for Triton scholar-athletes

COVID-19, MIS-C and Kawasaki Disease Share Same Immune Response

The inflammatory disorders share similar underlying molecular patterns, a UC San Diego study reports; findings may improve disease diagnosis and treatment and support new drug targets for MIS-C

CloudBank Expands to Accelerate and Broaden Access to Public Cloud Resources

Eligibility to CloudBank, the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded program that provides access to and managed services for public cloud resources for research and education, has dramatically expanded—making it easier for users to gain access to its resources.

Pharmacists at Higher Risk of Suicide than General Population, Study Finds

The pandemic put a spotlight on mental health and burnout within health care professions, but emerging research reveals these issues have been affecting health care workers for years, with suicide rates notably high among physicians and nurses.

View Total Lunar Eclipse of ‘Flower Moon’ on May 15

Rooftop astronomers to provide close-up view of moon entering Earth’s shadow

Mussels’ Underwater Glue Inspires Synthetic Cement

Researchers use nature’s strongest secrets to build even stronger biomaterials

Dragonflies Use Vision, Subtle Wing Control to Straighten Up and Fly Right

With their stretched bodies, immense wingspan and iridescent coloring, dragonflies are a unique sight.

3D-Printing Robot Enables Sustainable Construction

The Bovay Civil Infrastructure Laboratory Complex, located in the basement of Thurston Hall, has a new tenant