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Study identifies new target to preserve nerve function

Study identifies new target to preserve nerve function

By Erik Robinson July 18, 2017
Scientists in the Vollum Institute at OHSU have identified an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the degeneration of axons, the threadlike portions of a nerve cell that transmit signals within the nervous system.
At the intersection of art and science

At the intersection of art and science

By Kristyna Wentz-Graff July 17, 2017
OHSU recently worked with Portland Art Museum conservators to image a 17th century painting by French artist Gabriel Revel.
‘Why do birds sing?’

‘Why do birds sing?’

By Erik Robinson July 11, 2017
Claudio Mello, Ph.D., a professor of behavioral neuroscience in the OHSU School of Medicine who studies zebra finches shares his thoughts about the role of birds in understanding human biology and his growing appreciation for the natural world.
Continuing the fight for affordable health care

Continuing the fight for affordable health care

By Kristyna Wentz-Graff July 07, 2017
Hundreds gathered at the East Side federal complex in Portland on Thursday, where U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Rep. Suzanne Bonamici held a rally opposing the Affordable Care Act repeal effort.
Offering a helping hand

Offering a helping hand

By Erik Robinson July 04, 2017
Using a 3D printer, Albert Chi, M.D. constructed a pair of prosthetic hands for a 6-year-old Astoria boy.
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