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Study reveals ‘spiteful’ behavior in bacteria
Case Western Reserve University mathematician, researchers at Canada's York University look at bacteria that may harm themselves just to get rid of freeloaders Bugged by freeloaders? You are not alone, and leeching off others is not just a human problem. In fact, it is not uncommon in the animal…
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Enhancing the performance of solar power
U.S. Department of Energy initiative includes Case Western Reserve University-led project to test latest technology and publicly share results A Case Western Reserve University-led team will test and analyze the latest solar energy technology. They will then publicly share the results, hoping it…
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Operating a ‘smart home’ by breath control
Case Western Reserve University scientists invent novel breath-controlled device that allows users to command “smart” technology and monitor breathing Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have invented a device that allows users to control “smart technology” by changing their breathing…
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Scientists blend AI, 3D tissue imaging to identify aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at Case Western Reserve, University of Washington working to gain novel view of cancer, supported by $3.1 million National Institutes of Health grant Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the University of Washington expect to gain valuable new insights into highly…
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Case Western Reserve University signs license agreement to bring artificial intelligence breakthroughs closer to cancer patient care
Picture Health CEO reports initial round of seed funding is oversubscribed When Case Western Reserve research showed that artificial intelligence (AI) could identify which lung cancer patients would benefit from chemotherapy, a national magazine called the finding one of the “10 Most Incredible…
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Gene editing improved with chemical process
Case Western Reserve University researchers combine novel chemical method with CRISPR gene-editing tools to target disease-specific versions of genetic code The gene-editing technique known as CRISPR accelerated biological and medical research in the last decade by allowing scientists to repair…
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Case Western Reserve University, Lorain County Community College form strategic alliance to fuel Ohio’s emerging semiconductor economy
Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) President Eric W. Kaler and Lorain County Community College (LCCC) President Marcia J. Ballinger on Wednesday announced the two institutions are teaming up to help fuel Northeast Ohio’s emerging semiconductor economy. The partnership builds off more than a…
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Polymer gel researcher wins National Science Foundation early career development award
Svetlana Morozova, assistant professor of macromolecular science and engineering, focuses on understanding what happens when gels interact with surfaces (This is one of several stories about 2022 winners of the NSF CAREER award at Case Western Reserve University.) Case Western Reserve University…
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Physicist wins National Science Foundation early career award
Lydia Kisley focuses on single-molecule microscopy, method to observe how molecules behave on metal surface as it corrodes (This story is one of several about 2022 winners of the NSF CAREER award at Case Western Reserve University.) Lydia Kisley Case Western Reserve University physicist Lydia…
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Scientists developing climate-friendly method to process ‘rare earth’ minerals; could make U.S. less reliant on foreign metals
Case Western Reserve University research aligns with Biden Administration order to increase domestic sources for metals—especially for clean-energy uses A Case Western Reserve scientist is working on a sustainable way to chemically transform so-called “rare earth” minerals into metals for…