A deep dive into the 5,500 marine RNA virus species scientists recently identified has found that several may help drive carbon absorbed from the atmosphere to permanent storage on the ocean floor.
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In low-income families, fathers’ depression hurts couples
When fathers in economically struggling families show symptoms of depression, the effects may be particularly damaging to the couple’s relationship, a new study suggests.
Ohio State appoints Dr. Chyke A. Doubeni to chief health equity officer role
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has selected Dr. Chyke A. Doubeni to serve as chief health equity officer and lead the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, effective July 1.
President Johnson joins council to support innovation and entrepreneurship
Ohio State University President Kristina M. Johnson will serve as a co-chair of a new council to help the U.S. remain the “world’s leading startup nation.”
Machine learning helps determine health of soybean fields
Using a combination of drones and machine learning techniques, researchers from The Ohio State University have recently developed a novel method for determining crop health and used it to create a new tool that may aid future farmers.
NIH-supported study links poor sleep to increased risk of COPD flare-ups
Study is one of the largest to look at the links between sleep quality and COPD flare-ups.
How race and gender matter in cancer outcomes
Belonging to one or more groups with long-standing social and economic disadvantages increases the risk of cancer diagnoses and death, according to our review of 28 cancer studies published between 2012 and 2021.
James Orr joins Ohio State as vice provost for strategic enrollment
The Ohio State University has appointed James Orr to serve as vice provost for strategic enrollment management, effective Aug. 1. Orr joins the university from the University of Memphis, where he serves as vice provost for academic affairs and strategic enrollment.
Why isn't plastic biodegradable?
The enzymes in the microorganisms that break down biodegradeable materials don’t recognize the bonds that hold together the polymers in plastics – so they will last for hundreds of thousands of years.
NIH study confirms benefit of supplements for slowing age-related macular degeneration
After 10 years, AREDS2 formula shows increased efficacy compared to original formula, benefit of eliminating beta-carotene.
