Kangaroo rat research earns new NSF grant
A new three-year, National Science Foundation grant will allow researchers to explore the complexities of kangaroo rats, small rodents that have impressive hopping abilities.
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Peer mentoring a tool for graduate student success
The new peer mentor program connects graduate students with mentors in their field.
Intense exercise while dieting may reduce cravings for fatty food
In a study that offers hope for human dieters, rats on a 30-day diet who exercised intensely resisted cues for favored, high-fat food pellets.
WSU alumna Nife Shola‑Dare finalist for Rhodes‑West Africa scholarship
WSU had 10 Rhodes Scholars from 1907 to 1956. Prior to Shola-Dare, the most recent finalists were in 1984 and 2017.
Screening for hearing loss before it happens
“It’s a collaboration of AI, computer science and hardcore biology.”
Understanding The Connection Between Sleep & Its Effects On The Brain
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Researchers discover brain-specific protein that could help fight flu
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