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New research from Case Western Reserve University questions standard model The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would see dim signals from small, primitive galaxies. But data are not confirming the popular…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. With MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath—a protective layer surrounding nerve cells in the nervous system. The loss of myelin, combined with ongoing…

New study from Case Western Reserve University reveals link between oxygen delivery and reproductive success among women living on the high Tibetan Plateau Breathing thin air at extreme altitudes presents a significant challenge—there’s simply less oxygen with every lungful. Yet, for more than…

New center dedicated to community activities, education and programming Built in 1924, a 4,500-square-foot home in Cleveland’s Magnolia-Wade Park Historic District sat vacant for nearly a decade. But with a formal ribbon-cutting yesterday, the property—restored with a $2.3 million investment…

Case Western Reserve University’s Lydia Kisley receives prestigious U.S. Department of Energy ‘Early Career Award’ for groundbreaking research in microscopy of rare-earth element separations Obtaining rare-earth elements (REEs)—ranging from terbium to lithium—involves soaking chemical compounds…

Awarded four-year, $3.3M grant from National Institutes of Health With a four-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers from Case Western Reserve University will study whether certain brain proteins may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s…

Traditionally, Black Americans have faced a significantly lower risk of suicide compared to their white counterparts. But increasing factors like bullying, community violence, and “neglectful” parenting are contributing to a broader trend of mental health crises among youth in disadvantaged…

Case Western Reserve research explores statistical mysteries of everyday tasks, from Doodle polls to efficient scheduling In a world where organizing a simple meeting can feel like herding cats, new research from Case Western Reserve University reveals just how challenging finding a suitable…

In Cuyahoga County, the stark reality of the opioid crisis is that most drug overdose victims die alone, with no one nearby to help. A recent study, done in partnership with Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga County, highlights the critical need for “targeted harm-reduction strategies”…

Could artificial intelligence (AI) remove bias from the hiring process? A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University hope to find out. With a one-year, $250,000 grant from Walmart, the team aims to address critical challenges in the current landscape of what is known in human…