Dopamine conducts special ensembles
A new study reports novel ways that dopamine cells influence the function of the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Anyone who has savored a bite of chocolate or glanced at each new blinking...
Category: Discoveries
Preserving the choice to have a family
There is new hope that kids at risk of medically induced infertility may reproduce as adults. In a first, researchers have reported in a non-human primate model that immature testicular tissue can...
Imperfect embryos can bring positive IVF outcomes
A new study in nonhuman primates finds abnormal embryos can result in successful in vitro fertilization. The chromosomal abnormality aneuploidy, in which cells have more or fewer than 46...
New heart-kidney molecular signal identified
An OHSU-Pacific Northwest National Laboratory collaboration is key to a new identification of molecular signals specific to heart injury. Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common reasons...
Animal study connects early-life sleep disruption to neurodevelopmental disorders
Why do babies sleep so much? It turns out, a good night’s sleep, especially early in life, can have profound implications for the brain’s ability to form important social bonds throughout life,...
Parrot genome analysis reveals mutations favoring longevity and cognition
A new genome analysis of parrots by a collaborative team led by Claudio Mello, M.D., Ph.D., published in the journal Current Biology, reveals genes that appear to be correlated to unexpectedly long...
2019 OHSU Commercialization Conference: Hold the date and early register by Jan. 31
Hold the date for the annual OHSU Commercialization Conference, hosted by Technology Transfer and Business Development. This year's theme of Fueling Health Care Innovation offers a platform for...
OHSU startup receives FDA Fast Track designation for new blood clot treatment
Blood clots contribute to dangerous, potentially deadly conditions, including venous thromboembolism and stroke. They are also a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the U.S. and...
2018 MedTech Alliance Showcase, Nov. 1
The 2018 MedTech Alliance Showcase, hosted by Technology Transfer and Business Development, highlights the most promising early-stage breakthroughs at OHSU. This year, four inventors will have 10...
OHSU researchers link three rare neurological disorders, identify potential therapeutic venue
According to the National Institutes of Health, one in 10 Americans is impacted by one of more than 7,000 identified rare diseases. The majority of these diseases are genetic and do not have approved...