Posts in Science Writing

Ohio State astrophysicists involved in stellar discovery

Scientists are finding galaxies billions of light years away from Earth, yet there are still discoveries to[…]

coral reef

Exploring approaches to save coral reefs — right here in Ohio

With their unique structures and breathtaking colors, coral reefs are one of the world’s most inspiring and[…]

Working toward a cure for HIV

There are 36.9 million people worldwide living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, according to the Centers for Disease[…]

Hearts of infant mice have self-healing abilities, researchers look closer

Did you know that some amphibians and fish have hearts that regenerate muscular tissue cells following injury?[…]

Studying effects of Toxoplasma gondii on mice

An estimated 30 percent of the world is infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, including 60 million[…]

Health & Habitat analysis of endangered Ohio rattlesnakes

This summer, second-year student at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Katie Backus completed a[…]

Acute Lung Injury in influenza patients

Patients with severe cases of influenza sometimes develop Acute Lung Injury (ALI), a highly damaging condition that[…]

Understanding how influenza affects cystic fibrosis patients

An estimated 30,000 people in the U.S. are living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a fatal genetic disease,[…]