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Released: 30-Aug-2021 10:40 AM EDT
NSF grant will help Indiana University train next generation of AI, cybersecurity professionals
Indiana University

Building on its success in preparing professionals for careers in cybersecurity, Indiana University has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation for a new project to train the next generation of the nation's crucial cybersecurity workforce to address vulnerabilities and identify threats using artificial intelligence.

18-Aug-2021 2:30 PM EDT
Nearly 140,000 U.S. deaths prevented by early COVID-19 vaccinations
Indiana University

A new study by Indiana University and RAND Corp. researchers assessed the impact of COVID-19 vaccination and found that 139,393 deaths were prevented during the first five months of vaccination efforts in the United States.

   
Released: 13-Aug-2021 10:45 AM EDT
Microbial Study Reveals Extended Lifespan of Starved Bacteria
Indiana University

Published research by Indiana University professor Jay Lennon's lab shows how bacteria can overcome starvation situations and survive for a long time, which has broader implications for chronic infections.

Released: 12-Aug-2021 5:30 PM EDT
Indiana’s Census 2020 Results: Metro Areas and Minority Populations Fuel State’s Growth
Indiana University

Latest results from the 2020 Census show that Indiana’s population growth over the past decade largely was driven by gains in a handful of metropolitan areas and exclusively through gains among the state’s minority populations, according to analysis by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Released: 23-Jul-2021 5:15 PM EDT
New Biomarkers May Detect Early Eye Changes That Can Lead to Diabetes-Related Blindness
Indiana University

Optometry researchers have identified new biomarkers that may advance the early detection of diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in U.S. adults.

Released: 1-Jul-2021 7:05 AM EDT
Prenatal exposure to THC, CBD affects offspring's responsiveness to fluoxetine
Indiana University

Scientists at Indiana University have found that significant amounts of the two main components of cannabis, THC and CBD, enter the embryonic brain of mice in utero and impair the mice's ability as adults to respond to fluoxetine, a drug commonly known by the brand name Prozac.

Released: 2-Jun-2021 10:15 AM EDT
Study finds specialty behavioral health establishments have increased, but more needs to be done
Indiana University

The number of specialty behavioral health establishments, their workforce and their wages have increased steadily between 2011 and 2019, according to a new study by Indiana University and University of Michigan researchers.

Released: 24-May-2021 2:50 PM EDT
Expert available to comment on nearsightedness in children during Myopia Awareness Week
Indiana University

An Indiana University optometrist is available to comment on myopia during Myopia Awareness Week. Myopia is the most common ocular disorder in the world, affecting an estimated 1.98 billion people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Released: 7-May-2021 3:20 PM EDT
New study examines neighborhood and social network's relation to binge drinking among adults
Indiana University

Study examines how neighborhood and social network characteristics relate to adult binge drinking.

   
Released: 30-Apr-2021 12:05 PM EDT
IU Ventures recognized for investing in diversity with Investor of the Year Mira Award
Indiana University

A group that invests in Indiana University-affiliated innovation has been awarded TechPoint's 2021 Investor of the Year Mira Award in recognition of their intentional effort to invest in women and minority-led startups.

Released: 26-Apr-2021 8:55 AM EDT
Expert Available to Comment on Effective Food Allergy Communication
Indiana University

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, and IUPUI’s Jennifer Bute is available to comment on effective strategies for parents to communicate about their child’s food allergies.

Released: 22-Apr-2021 9:25 AM EDT
IU researchers tackle the challenges of conducting intrastate policy surveillance
Indiana University

IU researchers tackle the challenges of conducting intrastate policy surveillance and find accessing county and municipal laws challenging in Indiana.

   
Released: 20-Apr-2021 11:45 AM EDT
Spring 2021 emergence of Brood X cicadas: Indiana University experts available to comment
Indiana University

Indiana University experts in biology and ecology are available to comment on the emergence of the Brood X cicadas, a spectacular event that occurs every 17 years in the eastern United States.

Released: 15-Apr-2021 10:25 AM EDT
Blow flies may be the answer to monitoring the environment non-invasively
Indiana University

A study led by researchers at IUPUI shows that tracking the diet of blow fly using isotope analysis is an effective way to monitor changes in the environment without disturbing local wildlife.

Released: 12-Apr-2021 11:05 AM EDT
IU study finds efforts to increase nurse practitioners prescribing buprenorphine falls short
Indiana University

Since 2016, a federal regulation has allowed nurse practitioners and physician assistants to obtain a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder as a medication assisted treatment.

Released: 8-Apr-2021 8:30 AM EDT
Blood Test for Depression Bipolar Disorder Offers Promise of Personalized Treatment
Indiana University

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. While current diagnosis and treatment approaches are largely trial and error, a breakthrough study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers sheds new light on the biological basis of mood disorders and offers a promising blood test aimed at a precision-medicine approach to treatment.

Released: 30-Mar-2021 3:35 PM EDT
Health savings accounts often overlooked as a financial strategy for building personal wealth
Indiana University

Many experts have praised health savings accounts – commonly known as HSAs – for providing a triple tax break. Money is deposited pretax, can grow tax-free and is not taxed when it is spent, as long you as the expenses are eligible. During the pandemic, they have become an important way to save for unexpected healthcare costs. But for those graduating from college and beginning a new career, health savings accounts also can be the first key to accumulating wealth, according to a new article by Greg Geisler, clinical professor of accounting in the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

Released: 30-Mar-2021 2:05 PM EDT
Some parents do not plan to vaccinate their children, according to preliminary results from an IU study
Indiana University

More than a quarter of all U.S. parents say they do not intend to vaccinate their children against COVID-19, according to preliminary results from a study by Indiana University researchers.



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