UH attracts $23M federal investment to Hawaiʻi to reduce health disparities
The specialized center will focus on advancing health for citizens who suffer disproportionately from genetic, environmental and socio-economic related disparities.
UH’s only female National Academy of Sciences member reveals how animals select good microbes
Margaret McFall-Ngai's inaugural article in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveals a newly discovered mechanism by which organisms select beneficial microbes and reject harmful ones.
UH and Guam CC collaborate to reduce STEM barriers
Now more than ever, Pacific Island nations require knowledge and skills to deal with environmental changes that threaten their lands.
Reptile skin grown in lab for first time, helps study endangered turtle disease
Scientists, including UH Mānoa’s Tina Weatherby, in turn were able to grow a tumor-associated virus to better understand certain tumor diseases.
Henke Hall demolition clears way for state-of-the-art science building
The demolition of Henke is the part of the first phase of construction on UH Manoaʻs Life Sciences building scheduled to open fall 2019.
New cohort begins environmental biology summer internship for Pacific Islanders
The program, seeks to increase Pacific Islanders pursuing bachelors and advanced degrees by training promising students in modern approaches to environmental biology.
UH plays significant role in the battle against rat lungworm
UH is assessing disease distribution, identifying carriers, experimenting with best practices for produce and reaching out to the community.
UH scientists scrutinize first aid for man o’ war stings
Researchers find that the treatment for man o’ war stings is no different than other jellyfish stings.
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.
Microbial expert shares parenting advice and more
Co-author of Let Them Eat Dirt, Brett Finlay speaks with UH News about raising children with microbes.
