Potential new Ebola vaccine has heat-stable formulation
JABSOM's Axel Lehrer shares preliminary test results for a promising Ebola vaccine being developed to retain effectiveness without refrigeration.
Earth-like planets among 100+ identified by UH, astronomers and NASA
An international team of astronomers including the Manoa Institute for Astronomy and NASA identify 100 new planets including five Earth-like planets.
A chilling discovery about the universe¡¯s molecular building blocks of life
UH Mānoa’s Matt Abplanalp and Ralf Kaiser find evidence of cosmic-ray-triggered chemistry in interstellar ices that are relevant to life on Earth.
Research on cavefish may lead to therapeutic methods in autism, schizophrenia
UH Mānoa’s Masato Yoshikawa shared his findings at the International Conference on Subterranean Biology.
Alzheimer¡¯s gene may show effects on brain starting in childhood
A study by UH Mānoa’s Linda Chang shows people with a specific variant of the apolipoprotein-E gene are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
UH-led team uses NASA¡¯s Dawn mission to identify icy craters on Ceres
The dwarf planet shows signs of ice deposits that may have formed over billions of years.
Genetic roots of insect¡¯s waterproof coating could lead to innovative pest control
University of Â鶹´«Ã½ at Mānoa researcher Joanne Yew identifies the spidey gene that keeps insects waterproof.
Architecture is key for future Mars exploration
How will humans be able to both survive and thrive on places like Mars? One answer, is architecture.
NOAA continues to support coastal and ocean observing in the Pacific Islands
The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System awarded more than $2.75 million to to enhance and sustain coastal and ocean observing efforts throughout the U.S. Pacific Islands region.
Good bacteria vital to coral reef survival
UH Mānoa coral research highlights bacteria’s role in coral reef health and recovery.