A new study details the minute changes—down to the level of individual atoms—that cause a particular protein to form cell-damaging clumps associated with ALS and other diseases.
Archive for the ‘Biology’ Category
Going small: research reveals atomic-level changes in ALS-linked protein
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018Brown, Prospect HealthCare propose merger discussions with Care New England
Thursday, January 11th, 2018Brown President Christina Paxson asserts that acquisition of Care New England by a Boston-area health care system is not in the best interests of Rhode Island and outlines how a local alternative would better serve the state.
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New grant advances research on traumatic brain injury
Friday, August 4th, 2017A Brown-led research team hopes to develop new standards for head protection.
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Brown researchers deep dive into big health data
Tuesday, July 11th, 2017Brown researchers are creating tools that could mine huge data sets and health records for clues about disease incidence, risk factors, and population trends.
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BrainGate technology advances
Tuesday, July 4th, 2017Paralyzed study participants have used the BrainGate brain-computer interface to quickly and accurately type on a screen.
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Study casts doubt about link between eczema, cardiovascular disease
Friday, June 23rd, 2017Despite mixed evidence recently about an association between atopic dermatitis and cardiovascular disease, a new study that analyzed more than 250,000 medical records suggests there is no link.
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Mindfulness practice more effective for woman than men?
Friday, May 26th, 2017A study led by Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Willoughby Britton found that mindfulness meditation significantly helped women address negative moods — but did not help men.
Medical School partners with practices to create Brown Physicians Inc.
Friday, May 26th, 2017Warren Alpert Medical School and six medical practices signed a formal agreement to form the non-profit Brown Physicians Inc., a move that will integrate patient care, research, and teaching in southern New England.
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Elias appointed senior vice president for health affairs
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017Jack A. Elias, MD, dean of biology and medicine, will serve as Brown’s first senior vice president for health affairs.
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Mindfulness practice more effective for woman than men?
Friday, April 21st, 2017
A study led by Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Willoughby Britton found that mindfulness meditation significantly helped women address negative moods — but did not help men.
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