Archives

2008

December

Grazing Animals Help Spread Plant Disease
Oregon State University - 12/29/2008
Monitoring the Winter Air in Boise’s Treasure Valley
Washington State University - 12/29/2008
Scientists Study Earthquake Swarm Near Maupin
Oregon State University - 12/22/2008
Timetable for Puget Sound restoration suffers setback
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/18/2008
New system heightens protection against WMD at foreign ports
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/17/2008
Proactive Care Saves Lives of Seniors, Study Finds
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 12/15/2008
Research Highlight -- Making Supercomputers More Nimble
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/15/2008
Research Highlight -- Seeing the World in a Column of Sand
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/11/2008
Europa does the wave to generate heat
University of Washington - 12/11/2008
Research Highlight -- Chipping Away at Clathrates
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/10/2008
Promising New Drug Blocks Mutation in Bone Marrow Cancers
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 12/09/2008
Research Highlight -- Lonely Atoms Work Harder on Palladium Catalyst
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/04/2008
Breakthrough Made in Metamaterial Optics
Oregon State University - 12/03/2008
PNNL developing blueprint for code enforcement in China
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/03/2008
Research Highlight -- Alcohol Exploits Defects to Its Advantage
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/02/2008
Research Highlight -- Lonesome Ion Looking for Company
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/01/2008
Research Highlight -- Seeking and Destroying Algorithm Errors
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 12/01/2008

November

Winter Brings Flu, Summer Brings Bacterial Infections
Oregon State University - 11/26/2008
OSU Helps Turn Cancer Cell Bodyguard Into Killer
Oregon State University - 11/24/2008
What If Your Energy Supply is Gone with the Wind?
Oregon State University - 11/18/2008
Stress hinders rats' decision-making abilities
University of Washington - 11/18/2008
Supercritical CO2 boosts super optimism in sequestering greenhouse gas
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 11/17/2008
Crossing the Digital Divide
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 11/10/2008
Migraines Associated with Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - 11/06/2008
Research Highlight -- The Repulsive Behavior of Hydrogen Atoms
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 11/05/2008

October

New process can turn swine manure into odorless fuel
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 10/28/2008
WSU Records Nearly $156 Million in New Research Grant Awards
Washington State University - 10/21/2008
OSU, UO Gain Support For “Green Materials” Center
Oregon State University - 10/20/2008
Research Highlight -- The Oxygen Squeeze Play
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 10/14/2008
WSU Researchers to Use High-Speed Fiber Optic
Washington State University - 10/14/2008
Research Highlight -- Tiny Structures Take on Tremendous Problems
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 10/13/2008
Successful Ocean Test Advances Wave Energy Research
Oregon State University - 10/13/2008
Water Knows No Boundaries
University of Idaho - 10/13/2008
A new hand -- and signs of sensory recovery
University of Oregon - 10/09/2008
Discovering Drugs and Biofuels in Tropical Seas
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 10/07/2008

September

Research Highlight -- Getting the Dirt on Nitrogen in Agroecosystems
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 09/29/2008
Advance Offers Revolution in Food Safety Testing
Oregon State University - 09/25/2008
Black Americans Are At Greater Risk for Colon Polyps
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 09/23/2008
Research Highlight -- Using Mother Nature to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 09/22/2008
City Storm Drains a Haven for Mosquitoes
Oregon State University - 09/22/2008
Climate change, human activity and wildfires
University of Oregon - 09/21/2008
Sophisticated monitoring array to address mystery of uranium plume
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 09/17/2008
New Research to Help Dogs With Cancer May Benefit People
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 09/16/2008
“Biological Clock” Genes Control Plant Growth
Oregon State University - 09/15/2008
Photosynthesizing bacteria with a day-night cycle contain rare chromosome
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 09/15/2008
An 'HIV-test' equivalent for early detection of lung cancer
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - 09/15/2008
Ice Core Studies Confirm Accuracy of Climate Models
Oregon State University - 09/11/2008
In Biodiversity, What You Do Matters More than Who You Are
Washington State University - 09/11/2008
Old Growth Forests Are Valuable Carbon Sinks
Oregon State University - 09/10/2008
Which Type of Exercise is Best for Older Breast Cancer Survivors?
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 09/09/2008
Outpacing climate change with atmospheric research collaboration
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 09/04/2008
Research Highlight -- New Data Analysis Tools Advance Protein Research
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 09/02/2008

August

New Map, Website Outlines Willamette River Water Issues
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - 08/29/2008
Research Highlight -- Pass the Proton, Please
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 08/28/2008
OHSU Grows Hair Cells Involved in Hearing
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 08/27/2008
Researchers Find Oldest Gecko Fossil Ever Discovered
Oregon State University - 08/26/2008
OHSU Commercial Collaborations Have Surged
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 08/25/2008
Study: Vibration Exercise Slows Weight Gain
Oregon State University - 08/22/2008
New Adhesive a Major Commercial, Environmental Success
Oregon State University - 08/19/2008
Catalysis takes center stage at chemistry conference
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 08/19/2008
Chemists make beds with soft landings
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 08/18/2008
WSU to Host Renowned Philosopher of Science, Mind
Washington State University - 08/12/2008
Bugs put the heat in chili peppers
University of Washington - 08/11/2008
Time Capsules from the Roof of the World
University of Idaho - 08/11/2008
Nuclear Forensic Fellowship Awarded
Washington State University - 08/07/2008
Cracking the Question of Extraterrestrial Life
University of Idaho - 08/06/2008
Major Grant Secured for Radioactive Isotope Study
Washington State University - 08/06/2008
$1M grant received for cleanup research
Washington State University - 08/05/2008
Alzheimer’s drug trial at OHSU shows promise in some patients
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 08/04/2008
Research to Boost Cellulosic Ethanol Programs
Oregon State University - 08/04/2008

July

Drug Has Potential to Prevent Alcoholics From Relapsing
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 07/28/2008
Major Grant Secured for Radioactive Isotope Study
Washington State University - 07/24/2008
Zinc Deficiency Could Lead to Cancer
Oregon State University - 07/18/2008
Heading Circulatory Disease Off at the Pass
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 07/17/2008
Multithreaded supercomputer seeks software for data-intensive computing
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 07/14/2008
OSU Professor to Test Beijing Air Quality at Olympics
Oregon State University - 07/11/2008
Cartilage that repairs itself? OHSU research reveals important clues
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 07/02/2008

June

WSU Veterinary Immunologist Awarded $1.9 million from NIH
Washington State University - 06/25/2008
Fat Gets a Bad Rap
Oregon State University - 06/24/2008
Birds Communicate Reproductive Success In Song
Oregon State University - 06/18/2008
Like a rock: New mineral named for UW astronomer
University of Washington - 06/12/2008
iRobot secures licensing agreement for UW's Seagliders
University of Washington - 06/11/2008
When it comes to nitrogen, the 'fix' is in
University of Washington - 06/09/2008

May

Did walking on two feet begin with a shuffle?
University of Washington - 05/29/2008
OHSU Discovery May Lead to Early Cancer Detection
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 05/22/2008
Halting methane squanderlust
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 05/21/2008
Google Funds OHSU Medical Image Retrieval Project
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 05/20/2008
Research Highlight: Adding Chemistry to the Relationship
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 05/16/2008
Ovarian Cancer Whispers; New Registry Will Listen
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 05/15/2008
PNNL, WSU to advance biomass research in new facility
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 05/08/2008

April

Vollum Institute Researcher elected to National Academy of Sciences
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 04/30/2008
Research Highlight: SPLAT Makes its Mark in Flying Research Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 04/28/2008
Chalk one up for coccolithophores
University of Washington - 04/25/2008
Some Food Dyes May Help Prevent Cancer
Oregon State University - 04/17/2008
Wanted: Forty-thousand More Health IT Professionals
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 04/17/2008
Seeing clearly despite the clouds
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 04/17/2008
Ceramic, heal thyself
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 04/17/2008
Research collaboration seeks blood test for aggressive breast cancer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 04/16/2008
Research Highlight: I Can See Clearly Now
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 04/15/2008
Brain Size Linked to Mental Decline Caused by Alzheimer's Disease
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 04/15/2008
Latest Earthquake Swarm off Coast Puzzles Scientists
Oregon State University - 04/11/2008
Pepper Compound Could Aid Millions With Vitiligo
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 04/09/2008
Research Highlight: Unlocking the Secrets of the Secretome
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 04/03/2008
Research Highlight: Cavities Beware!
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 04/03/2008
Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop to Speak at OHSU
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 04/02/2008
New fish has a face even Dale Chihuly could love
University of Washington - 04/02/2008
Smokers With Lung Disease Need More Than ‘Brief’ Intervention
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 04/01/2008

March

Researchers link genetic errors to schizophrenia
University of Washington - 03/27/2008
Molecular engineers design new enzymes from scratch
University of Washington - 03/19/2008
Is Internet Addiction a Mental Disorder?
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/18/2008
New Backpacks Hit the Spot For Young Adults With Cancer
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/17/2008
Key to using local resources for biomass may include waste
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 03/17/2008
Yoga May Benefit Breast Cancer Survivors Battling Menopause Symptoms
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/12/2008
OHSU Cancer Institute Earns Recognition for Excellence
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/12/2008
Unexpected Nutrient Found Key to Ocean Function
Oregon State University - 03/12/2008
Students Seeking Health, Science, Engineering Careers Invited to OHSU
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/11/2008
OHSU Professor Wins Prestigious International Award
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/11/2008
Red Cross Recognizes OHSU 'Heroes'
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/11/2008
Pandemic flu may be well mitigated until a vaccine is available
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - 03/10/2008
Key Found to Breakthrough Drug for Clot Victims
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/10/2008
UO study raises questions on synthetic progestins
University of Oregon - 03/10/2008
Rock: Electrons run through it
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 03/06/2008
OSU Researcher Documents Rare Wolverine in California
Oregon State University - 03/05/2008
New Navigator Helps Patients Steer Their Way Through Cancer
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 03/03/2008
PNNL at top of biotech, high-tech firm lists for Washington state
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 03/03/2008

February

Research Highlight: The Nature of Water
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/28/2008
New Child Health Data Show State-to-State Differences in Quality of Care
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 02/28/2008
Does Gingko Biloba Affect Memory?
Oregon State University - 02/27/2008
Catalysis discovery takes aim at NOx emissions
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/21/2008
UO dedicates nanoscience research center
University of Oregon - 02/19/2008
Research Highlight: Stop that Slime!
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/19/2008
Research Highlight: Arctic Clouds Get a Reality Check
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/19/2008
Mission critical for carbon management
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/17/2008
You can’t teach old materials new tricks
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/16/2008
Coal Gasification - Myths, challenges, and opportunities
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/15/2008
All alone, ammonia and hydrogen chloride use negativity to get attached
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/14/2008
Research Highlight: New NMR Method to Characterize Proteins
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/12/2008
Orphan Drug Act Gives Hope to Patients with Rare Diseases
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 02/12/2008
What's good for the heart may be good for the prostate
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - 02/12/2008
New sensor system improves detection of lead, heavy metals
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/12/2008
Research Highlight: Biomarkers for Type 1 Diabetes Found Using Proteomics
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/08/2008
Research Highlight: Proteins Provide Clues to Nanomaterial Toxicity
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - 02/06/2008
OHSU Spinoff Awarded Grant to Develop Tests for Smallpox, Monkeypox
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 02/06/2008

January

Rapid Change in Ecosystems Challenges Species Survival
Oregon State University - 01/31/2008
Evolutionary 'battle scars' identify enhanced antiviral activity
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - 01/24/2008
Beaches Ravaged by Tsunami Still Eroding
Oregon State University - 01/18/2008
Exercise Study Could Benefit Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 01/14/2008
WSU researchers land four tech grants
Washington State University - 01/14/2008
Methadone Even at Therapeutic Levels Can Kill
Oregon Health & Sciences University - 01/09/2008
A long way to Absolute Zero -- U.S. debut on NOVA
University of Oregon - 01/04/2008
Insect Attack May Have Been Death Knell for Dinosaurs
Oregon State University - 01/02/2008