JABSOM alumna’s popular COVID-19 blog becomes a book
Theresa Wee started her blog on March 23, 2020—the day Gov. David Ige ordered the first lockdown—and continued through December 2020.
Cancer discovery: protein promotes inflammation, after asbestos exposure
The HMGB1 protein plays a critical role in the development of asbestos-induced mesothelioma.
Coral colony size, shape impact marine complexity, health
The UH Hilo research team’s study finds that every curve and every angle of a coral colony sustains an array of marine species.
Earth’s electrons may be forming water on the Moon
The new discovery may also help explain the origin of the water ice previously discovered on the Moon.
Giving birth during adolescence linked to mobility disability
The study surveyed 158,000 women of reproductive age (15–49 years) living in 14 low- and middle-income countries.
Barriers to tenure for Indigenous scholars focus of UH study
Researchers conveyed the importance of tenure reform to Indigenous scholars specifically, but to the broader Indigenous community in general.
Born a scientist: Kiana Frank’s work builds upon foundation of her kūpuna
Kiana Frank uses modern techniques in microbiology, molecular biology and geochemistry to complement the observations of her kūpuna.
Increased heavy rains, drought caused by human-induced climate change
Human-produced carbon dioxide emissions and climate change have caused an increase in day-to-day rainfall fluctuations over the tropical eastern Pacific and mid-latitudes.
New book highlights Native Hawaiian cultural practices for health, social justice
Ka Māno Wai: The Source of Life explores Native Hawaiian cultural practices from the perspectives of kumu loea, or experts.
Discovery finds new bacteria in an AC unit; students get involved
Student Maxwell Darris cultivated bacteria from a biofilm hanging from a pipe carrying condensed water from an air conditioner in Honolulu.
