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Compounds being studied at OSU could be part of a new approach to cancer, in which cancer cells and tumors are not so much killed as put to sleep.

The development of zebrafish as a model should speed work on new therapies for toxoplasmosis, a parasite that infects one of three people in the world.

Author Claire Vaye Watkins will read at Oregon State University on Friday, May 22, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Valley Library rotunda.

A 2015 Oregon State University study that linked natural-gas fracking to increased air pollution and heightened health risks has been corrected by its authors.

Oregon State University’s student newspaper, The Daily Barometer, has been awarded the top prize by the Oregon Newspaper Publisher's Association. 

Some animals apparently have the ability to make their own sunscreen, and with further research it's at least possible that a compound may some day help humans do that as well.

Oregon State University on May 28 will host “The Co.,” an interactive event showcasing the wide array of “maker” activities happening in and around Corvallis.

OSU is a leader in a new international program designed to train students in the art of "hydro-diplomacy" - solving water conflicts.

A workshop on May 14-15 in Portland will bring together representatives from industry, universities, federal laboratories and state economic agencies to explore the manufacturing of “Smart Goods."

Three more Oregon horses have been found to be infected with Equine Herpes Virus 1, including one with the most serious form of this virus that tends to cause neurological damage.

OSU geologist Bob Yeats, in a forthcoming book, outlines some of the earthquake "time bombs" around the world - one of which was Nepal.

Oregon State University will hold its 28th annual Pet Day on Saturday, May 2, when the College of Veterinary Medicine opens its doors for tours, booths, displays and a number of family-oriented events.

Two Oregon State University students are scheduled to travel to Nepal Friday, May 1, to film a documentary and to aid in earthquake recovery efforts.

A new study using evidence from a highly detailed ice core from West Antarctica is giving scientists a clearer picture of the link between climate in the northern and southern hemispheres.

Oregon State University is creating a new center that will help support students who have experienced sexual violence.

OSU is part of a major national initiative to train more than 20,000 "Grand Challenge Engineers" who could help address some of the most pressing societal concerns in the world.

OSU’s Aaron Wolf, an internationally recognized expert on water conflict resolution, has been named a 2015 recipient of the Heinz Award in the category of public policy.

A study by an OSU veterinary doctor confirms that a new type of surgery could speed up the ability to spay cats and help reduce the problem of homeless pets around the nation.

OSU is organizing an ambitious program to expand its research and training with unmanned vehicles for air, marine or terrestrial applications.

Statins could be a cost-effective tool for preventing heart attacks and other cardiovascular incidents in adults over age 75, but the benefits would need to be weighed against potential side effects, a new study has found.

A new technology invented at OSU can use LED lights to increase the bandwidth of WiFi systems by 10 times, and may find widespread commercial use.

Oregon State University is expanding this year’s Earth Day celebration into 11 days of festivities. 

The Executive & Audit Committee of the OSU Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, April 23, to consider a presidential assessment policy and the board’s 2016 calendar.

A majority of older Americans are now taking a daily dose of aspirin, even though its use is not recommended by the FDA for many of them.

Scientists have documented the longest migration of a mammal ever recorded, by a whale identified as a critically endangered species that raises questions about its status.

Injury prevention programs can help reduce ankle, knee and other lower extremity injuries in sports, but the programs are not being widely used in high schools, a new study from Oregon State University has found.

A $1 million grant will help OSU develop one of the world's leading programs in construction safety research, in partnership with private industry.

The nationally syndicated public radio show “Philosophy Talk” will visit Oregon State University on Wednesday, April 15, for a live taping.

OSU will hold a number of events in April commemorating Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Engineers at OSU have invented a new type of optical sensor that can analyze gases, and it's less expensive, smaller and more portable than other approaches.

OSU's Hatfield Marine Science Center will hold its annual Marine Science Day on Saturday, April 11, commemorating the facility's 50th anniversary.

Fewer than half of the physicians trained in the United States in 2013 received formal education or training on the subject, according to new research from OSU.

Antidepressant drugs used to treat anxiety disorders may not work as well as published studies would have you believe, raising questions about the process used to inform doctors.

A new study further outlines the linkage between Alzheimer's disease, neurological damage and disruption of circadian rhythms.

Fish living up to one mile deep off the coast of Spain appear to have pathologies linked to pollution, reflecting general ocean conditions.

Jane Lubchenco has been awarded the Tyler Prize, the leading international award for environmental science, health and energy.

Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows.

The Oregon State University Board of Trustees on Thursday approved tuition and fee rates for the 2015-16 academic year.

A new study from Oregon State University suggests there is a relationship between low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women.

Although accidents from distracted driving are at an all time high, research suggests that training programs can help prevent some of them.

A new study confirms that snowfall in Antarctica will increase significantly as the planet warms, somewhat offsetting future sea level rise from other sources – but not as much as predicted.

A new study by NOAA and OSU researchers concludes that there are winners and losers among fish species when it comes to adapting to low-oxygen waters.

Oregon State University will host a town hall Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. in Gilfillan Auditorium (2601 S.W. Orchard Ave.), to discuss the recent racially charged incident at the University of Oklahoma.

Susan Tornquist, who has been interim dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine  at Oregon State University since October of 2013, has been named dean of the college.

OSU is helping to bolster U.S. anti-terrorism and nuclear security efforts through a new graduate student training initiative in nuclear forensics, one of the first of its kind in the nation.