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Many black people vote Democratic, although their moral views are more in line with Republicans. A UAB professor explains why.

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Regional politics didn’t change, so the parties did, University of Alabama at Birmingham professor says in a new book.

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Hospitals are synonymous with cleanliness and now Loyola University Health System is the first academic medical center in Illinois to take disinfection to futuristic levels. Nicknamed “Ralph” by the housekeeping staff at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and “little Joe” at Loyola University Medical Center, 3-foot upright cylindrical robots provide the finishing touches to room sanitation. A rotating telescopic head emits cidal ultraviolet (UV) rays for 15 minutes in closed, unoccupied rooms to systematically kill germs dead.

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Korean-American young people often come to appreciate the sacrifices their parents make for them, according to research conducted by Binghamton University researcher Hyeyoung Kang. It’s a poorly understood subject, since studies of immigrant families frequently concentrate on challenges and conflicts, says Kang, an assistant professor of human development.

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A university pharmacologist is developing an innovative animal health research center and making plans to improve the drug approval process used by the animal health industry.

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Even the most fit gym rat needs to take steps to avoid heat injury, especially heat stroke says Stacey Snelling, associate dean of American University's School of Education, Teaching and Health.

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Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling that human genes cannot be patented is a major victory for patients.

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The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that human genes may not be patented. The University of Michigan has several experts available to comment on the implications of the ruling.

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In the Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics decision, the Supreme Court unanimously held that naturally occurring DNA sequences are “products of nature” and therefore cannot be patented.

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Fifty years ago this month, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. It took the U.S. until June 18, 1983 to send a woman into space, despite training 13 women in the early 1960s.

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Thousands of homeowners are considering adding safe rooms after recent devastating tornadoes. How will they impact home values and resale? What factors should they consider before purchasing?

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Begun over 20 years ago at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) to study medicinal properties of Costa Rican plants, the Natural Products Drug Discovery Group has branched out to Africa, Australia, the Bahamas, Yemen and Cuba.

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Suggestions for summer diets, exercise and de-stressing are offered by Baylor experts.

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Salisbury University Nursing Professor Katie Hinderer was recognized at the National Teaching Institute held by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for her research on the sensitive topic of planning for end-of-life care. Dr. Hinderer is available for media interviews on this subject.

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Florida International University, home of the International Hurricane Research Center and the Wall of Wind research facility, has several experts who are available to discuss various issues related to hurricanes and their consequences.

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Dr. Jeffrey Gaffney, an internationally known chemist specializing in atmospheric sciences, says there is a gap in knowledge about the effect of gases produced as a result of wildfires and our consumption of biofuels.

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“Climate change is one of the most pressing issues that challenge the sustainability of a global environment and society” says Nova Southeastern University Associate Professor Song Gao, Ph.D. Scientists know that aerosols—such as dust, smog, and smoke—have an impact on air quality, human health, and ecosystem balance.