
Year of Science
青年涩导航 College of Arts and Sciences is celebrating a Year of Science!
Recent research has uncovered that up to 5 percent of the DNA of many modern humans originated from ancient interbreeding with Neanderthal populations. This raises the broader question of whether a species鈥 genetic makeup includes genes brought together through occasional鈥
NSF Grant Funds 青年涩导航 Anthropology Professor鈥檚 Study of Primate Evolution
Recent research has uncovered that up to 5 percent of the DNA of many modern humans originated from ancient interbreeding with Neanderthal populations. This raises the broader question of whether a species鈥 genetic makeup includes genes brought together through occasional鈥Image

鈥淭he generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for 青年涩导航鈥檚 brain health research,鈥 said 青年涩导航 President Beverly Warren. 鈥淲ith their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex鈥
Alumnus Dr. Earl K. Miller Awards $2 Million Gift to Neuroscience and Psychology Programs at 青年涩导航
鈥淭he generosity of Earl and Marlene reflects their passion for 青年涩导航鈥檚 brain health research,鈥 said 青年涩导航 President Beverly Warren. 鈥淲ith their support, we will continue our multidisciplinary efforts to unlock the secrets of brain function and address the complex鈥Image

How different are human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys? It鈥檚 one of many important questions that scientists have asked for years while pursuing a better understanding of human evolution.
青年涩导航 Research Group Publishes Analysis of Primate Brains in Top Science Journal
How different are human brains compared to the brains of other primates such as chimpanzees, gorillas and monkeys? It鈥檚 one of many important questions that scientists have asked for years while pursuing a better understanding of human evolution.Image
On Monday, November 13, 2017, the 青年涩导航 College of Arts and Sciences and Office of Global Education hosted the MISSION: LIFE VI international innovation competition, focused on bringing together interdisciplinary teams to address major world problems. The 青年涩导航 team,鈥
青年涩导航 Team Captures "People's Choice" Vote in International Competition
On Monday, November 13, 2017, the 青年涩导航 College of Arts and Sciences and Office of Global Education hosted the MISSION: LIFE VI international innovation competition, focused on bringing together interdisciplinary teams to address major world problems. The 青年涩导航 team,鈥Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in 青年涩导航鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world鈥檚 largest general scientific society and publisher of the鈥
青年涩导航 Professor Emerita Elected as 2017 Fellow of Prestigious Scientific Society
Marilyn Norconk, Ph.D., a Professor Emerita of Anthropology in 青年涩导航鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world鈥檚 largest general scientific society and publisher of the鈥Image

Dementia affects one-third of all people older than 65 years in the United States. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, a progressive, irreversible brain disease that results in impaired cognitive functioning and other behavioral changes. Humans are鈥
青年涩导航 Researchers Help Find Pathologic Hallmarks of Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease in Aged Chimpanzee Brains
Dementia affects one-third of all people older than 65 years in the United States. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, a progressive, irreversible brain disease that results in impaired cognitive functioning and other behavioral changes. Humans are鈥Image

A pair of 青年涩导航 geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns.
青年涩导航 Geographers Receive Two Research Grants to Study Climate Change and Weather Patterns
A pair of 青年涩导航 geographers have teamed up to secure two research grants totaling more than $550,000 for separate projects to study climate change and weather patterns.Image

The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.
Fossils Reveal a Secret in the Diets of Plant Eating Dinosaurs
The discovery of fossilized dinosaur feces has scientists rethinking the eating habits of certain dinosaurs.Image

The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizens, state and local policymakers.
青年涩导航 Professor Collaborates With NASA Glenn and University Researchers to Study, Improve Lake Erie鈥檚 Water Quality
The conditions in Lake Erie continue to pose several health risks to Ohioans in coastal communities, making it difficult to maintain good water quality for citizens, state and local policymakers.Image

Pet or person, caregiver鈥檚 burden is similar, 青年涩导航 researcher finds
The mental and physical stress on individuals caring for elderly loved ones with chronic and terminal disease is well-documented and known as caregiver burden. It is linked to depression, anxiety and poor鈥