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Study: Disrupting growth hormone receptor gene in adipose tissue increases lifespan in mice

Led by Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Edison Biotechnology Institute researchers, a study has shown that stopping the activity of growth hormone in fat cells can improve health.

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Amy Meeks set to retire after more than 33 years at OHIO

The Ohio University community is invited to attend a retirement celebration for Amy Meeks, who retires on Nov. 30.

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Study published in Endocrinology by Heritage College researchers finds disruption of the growth hormone receptor gene in adipose tissue results in increased lifespan in mice

A study of mice led by the Heritage College and Edison Biotechnology Institute researchers has shown that stopping the activity of growth hormone in fat cells can improve health and increase lifespan.

Fig. Rare-Earth Rotor. (a) STM image of a rotating Eu complex appears as a disc shape on Au(111). (b) Controlled rotations are performed by supplying electrical energy from an STM tip. (c), (d) Before and after rotation of a complex, respectively. The dashed circle indicates the counterion used for the control.

Team of physicists, chemists demonstrates atomic-level control of rare earth molecule

Scientists at OHIO and partner institutions have, for the first time, formed a charged rare earth molecule on a metal surface and rotated it using scanning tunneling microscopy.

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Dan Karney wins EPA challenge to study how power plants ramp to meet demand, California's 'Duck Curve'

If the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing, then ramp up the fossil-fuel power plant to fill the gap. But it's not that easy or efficient to run a power grid that way, OHIO economist says.

Robotics lab in Stocker

Funding available to support student research and creative activity

The Student Enhancement Award offers competitive awards up to support undergraduate, graduate, and medical student research, scholarship, and creative activities. Applications are due Jan. 19, 2023.

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Streamlined OURC/Baker Fund process offers larger awards, expedited process for smaller proposals

The Research Division has combined two faculty grant programs into one streamlined process to support research and creative activity.

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Science Café features Lynn Harter exploring 'The Poetics and Politics of Storytelling' on Nov. 2

Ohio University's Science Café presents Lynn Harter exploring "The Poetics and Politics of Storytelling" on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

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Jordan Zdinak takes her research on Athens lynching to the American Political History Conference

Jordan Zdinak has already illuminated a little-known part of Athens history with her work on the lynching of Christopher Davis. Now she's expanding her research to lynchings across the Midwest.

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Student registration now open for International Education Week activities

Ohio University celebrates International Education Week each year in November to champion the university’s excellence in global education through research, teaching and experiential learning.

Emily Marino works in a lab.

A Major Mark of Distinction

Ohio University rates among top research institutions in the nation

Era Bakia works in the field

TriBeta invites students to explore opportunities to work with faculty at research fair on Oct. 11

Biological Sciences seniors say working in faculty labs results in exciting research, lasting friendships, and critical experience for future careers.

Riley Zielinski at the Institute of Tropical Medicine and International Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin.

Riley Zielinski finally nails it in the lab, then tops her success with Germany internship

Riley Zielinski was in the biology lab late at night, running her experiment—again. "I had no faith it would work," she said.

Howard Dewald

Howard Dewald helps unlock new method for testing protein-based drugs

A 15-year collaboration between chemists Howard Dewald and Hao Chen recently contributed to the unlocking of a new method for testing protein-based drugs .

Taylor Vickers on streetcar in San Francisco

Taylor Vickers delves into San Francisco archives to help Kathleen Sullivan research sailor boardinghouses

Taylor Vickers had to travel to San Francisco—and to a time in history when Mark Twain wrote about the city of then-450,000 people as an emerging center of commerce between the old world and the new.

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