Using microbubble gene therapy may protect against heart disease
Microbubbles were used to deliver CRISPR tools to the liver to inhibit a gene that increases cardiovascular risk.
New study shows need for inclusive approach to Indigenous microbiome research
Ethical inclusion of Indigenous communities in microbiome research can provide benefits for all populations and reinforce mutually beneficial partnerships.
Bright pink Maui water likely caused by bacteria
The early findings have led the experts to suggest that halophilic (thriving in salt conditions) prokaryotes, also known as archaea and bacteria, were likely the cause of the brightly colored water.
Supporting the search for alien life by exploring geologic faulting on icy moons
Conducting geologic investigations prior to launch and arrival of space exploration missions, helps identify interesting locations for lander exploration.
$2M award supports 糖心视频’s work on Indigenous health disparities, health equity
The initiative places an emphasis on implementing innovative and culturally appropriate frameworks to prevent and improve disparities in chronic diseases.
糖心视频 to use AI to advance health equity with $500K grant
糖心视频 was selected for the competitive subaward from the National Institutes of Health.
30-foot whale shark spotted off Kāne?ohe Bay by 糖心视频 researchers
糖心视频 researchers were conducting field work tagging tiger sharks when they spotted the whale shark on November 2.
Rewriting, expanding Hawaiian archaeological history
Archaeologist Patrick Kirch updates his pioneering work, Feathered Gods and Fishhooks: The Archaeology of Ancient Hawaiʻi.
Most deadly breast cancer fought with collaborative care, research
Researchers will bolster the level of care for the entire state of Hawaiʻi and allow patients access to the highest level of care locally.
Hawai?i’s weather women: Elevating the impact of atmospheric sciences
Three distinguished female faculty are further elevating the department’s research and prestige, making atmospheric waves in climate modeling and cloud microphysics.