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Photo of a man with quadriplegia holding an item with the help of a brain-computer interface
Restoring touch for people with paralysis
Clinical trial will compare brain, nerve and combined stimulation approaches to restore sensation after spinal cord injury
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From farm to table, 40% of food goes to waste
Case Western Reserve University researchers are pursuing solutions to food spoilage—and the plastic pollution caused by food packaging
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First Year Cleveland awarded $1.8M to address infant mortality crisis in Cuyahoga County
Case Western Reserve-based organization will coordinate investment to strengthen family support systems
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Tiny bubbles, big breakthrough: cracking cancer’s “fortress”
Ultrasound-activated nanobubbles break down the structure that makes tumors impenetrable to treatment
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Safer batteries for storing energy at massive scale
CWRU researchers advance battery technology for solar farms, power grids and data centers
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Congress approves $2M for ‘microgravity’ space research
Fiscal 2026 federal funding commitment supports Case Western Reserve University’s ongoing and wide-ranging collaboration with NASA Glenn Research Center
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Researchers discover genetic link to Barrett’s esophagus offering new hope for esophageal cancer patients
Breakthrough study identifies genetic defect that weakens esophageal lining, making it vulnerable to acid damage
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New gut-brain discovery offers hope for treating ALS and dementia
Breakthrough study identifies harmful bacterial sugar as potential therapeutic target for neurodegenerative diseases
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New approach to HIV treatment offers hope to reduce daily drug needs
Enhanced immune cells show promise in targeting viral reservoirs that current medications can’t eliminate
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Innovative card deck by Case Western Reserve professor empowers kids to tackle stress head-on
40 color-coded practices help children build emotional resilience through evidence-based stress management techniques