Space science takes center stage at UH international symposium
The symposium was built on a series of high-level meetings among UH, University of Tokyo and National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.
UH Cancer Center identifies treatable form of mesothelioma
Discovery of L-BAM offers new hope for mesothelioma patients and families.
3D-printed shelters increase baby coral survival rates
UH scientists have developed innovative 3D-printed ceramic structures that provide crucial protection for baby corals.
Nature vs. pests: Hawai?i’s biocontrol attack against invasives yields benefits
“Across all three case studies, we find that biocontrol delivers net positive economic returns,” UHERO wrote.
Next-generation gene therapy tools built by UH scientist
Jesse Owens and his team are developing a new gene delivery platform that could revolutionize how doctors treat everything from rare blood disorders to aggressive cancers.
Hawai?i faces mild recession as tourism falls, inflation rises in new UHERO forecast
UHERO forecasts a mild recession in the islands over the next year, with the weakening U.S. economy threatening a potentially deeper downturn.
Global ‘Noah?s Ark’ to safeguard coral reefs, led by UH scientists
The initiative focuses on building a worldwide network of coral biorepositories (gene banks) to safeguard the genetic diversity of these vital ecosystems.
New genetic test for corn developed by undergraduate students
UH Mānoa undergraduate students developed a new method that slashes the time needed to test gene-editing tools on corn from several months to just a few days.
Late Sen. Inouye’s vision of a UH-driven industry partnership
Inouye envisioned similar growth opportunities for small businesses centered around partnerships on U.S. Department of Defense projects with UH.
Gut bacteria linked to how our genes switch on and off
The researchers point to future possibilities where understanding this loop could help doctors design personalized treatments.