For centuries, scientists viewed most vertebrates as living more or less as long as humans — give or take 50 to 100 years. But recent research by a team that includes IU South Bend physiology Professor Peter Bushnell is changing that perception. Based on radiocarbon dating, the team’s studies of 28 female Greenland sharks —… Read more »
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NSWC-Crane, IU sign agreements to collaborate on cybersecurity issues, more dependable defense electronics
As issues involving national security and cybersecurity increasingly intersect, both university and military researchers share increasingly common ground. To maximize the benefits of work from both areas of expertise, IU’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research (CACR) and Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane entered a two-year agreement on July 18 to collaborate in addressing the ever-increasing challenges… Read more »
Research, industry come together during the second annual IUB Innovation Conference
Research conducted at Indiana University’s Bloomington campus was highlighted and industry representatives spoke about processes to translate research into commercial products during the second annual IUB Innovation Conference on Thursday, March 31. The Johnson Center for Innovation and Translational Research hosted the event, which was headlined by introductions from Keith R. Davis of the Johnson… Read more »
National Kidney Month: biologist develops treatments for polycystic kidney disease
A biologist in the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is developing treatments for polycystic kidney disease, which affects between one in 400 and one in 1,000 people worldwide. Bonnie Blazer-Yost, professor of biology, said the disease equally affects people across gender, race and ethnicity. It can dramatically change the kidneys’ appearance and… Read more »