Earth on trajectory to Sixth Mass Extinction say biologists
In a published study, experts warn that a sixth mass extinction crisis is underway, this time entirely caused by human activities.
McFall-Ngai blazes trail to lead life, environmental sciences at Carnegie
Margaret McFall-Ngai helped turn UH into a major microbiome research center.
$2M for mentorships help Mānoa students pursue biomedical research
The “Maximizing Access to Research Careers” grant will enroll 30 juniors and seniors in a two-year program that pairs trainees with research mentors.
$2M grant to research selenium, fat cell, obesity connections
Lucia Seale has been awarded a five-year grant of nearly $2M to investigate how specialized fat cells and the micronutrient selenium interact to produce body heat.
Environmental factors, species influence rat lungworm infection in snails
A study revealed that environmental factors such as rainfall, temperature and the extent of green vegetation, influence rat lungworm infection in snails.
Human, environmental health research develops via Hawaiʻi landscape
UH Mānoa’s COBRE research projects aim to develop the tools to understand the interface between human and environmental health.
Bacteria direct Hawaiian squid to create more inviting home
Researchers found bacteria living symbiotically within the Hawaiian bobtail squid can direct the host squid to change its normal gene-expression program.
Squid-bacteria symbiosis could yield insight to human microbiome
The discovery could provide important clues on factors affecting human microbiome rhythms.
Life Sciences Building ushers in new era at UH Mānoa
The Life Sciences Building will be home to the College of Natural Sciences biology, microbiology and botany departments along with the Pacific Biosciences Research Center.
Nutrient pollution, ocean warming negatively affect early life of corals
Researchers found the survival and development of coral in its first days of life was negatively affected by elevated nutrients and an increase in water temperature.
