Cancer treatment potential of ironweed plant
A UH Cancer Center researcher receives a $3 million NCI grant to study how natural compounds in ironweed plant extract can be used to treat breast and brain cancers.
Who lives longer: Hawaiʻi life expectancies examined
Life expectancy at birth in Hawaiʻi has increased consistently over the years.
Importance of coastal water quality to recreational beach users
Survey participants are willing to pay to keep water clean and improve fish and coral abundance.
Viruses in the oceanic basement
UH Mānoa researchers provide evidence that the viruses are actively infecting the many unusual microorganisms that live deep in the rocky crust of the seafloor.
Promising anti-aging gene therapy developed through innovative partnership
Research by the UH medical school found a compound developed by Cardax Inc. can increase the expression of a gene that plays a role in longevity.
As sea level rises, much of Honolulu and Waikīkī vulnerable to groundwater inundation
UH Mānoa researchers developed a computer model that simulates future flood scenarios in the urban core as sea level rises—as its projected for this century.
UH researchers: Current jellyfish sting recommendations can worsen stings
Rinsing, scraping and other common techniques can increase venom activity, which may be lethal with certain species of jellyfish.
Climate change research at UH Hilo: Collecting data on forests and trees
Researchers believe the biggest challenge that Hawaiian tree species will face in the future is how quickly they will get water, especially in higher temperatures.
Clinical contraception research call for participants
The Hawaiʻi Women’s Health Research Center is seeking clinical participants for two research studies.
Hawaiʻi plant conservation gets a boost
Lyon Arboretum’s Hawaiian Rare Plant Program awarded a $114,000 national grant to help preserve and restore native plants.
