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Purdue University Faculty Members Named National Academy Of Inventors

December 13, 2024

Edward Delp is a professor of biomedical engineering and the Charles William Harrison Distinguished Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Arun Ghosh is a professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology and the Ian P. Rothwell Distinguished Professor of Chemistry.

Purdue University Faculty Members Named National Academy Of Inventors

Health expert says 'too early' to determine holiday virus season severity

December 13, 2024

The viruses that cause COVID, RSV, colds and the flu are seeing a seasonal rise.

Health expert says 'too early' to determine holiday virus season severity

The Cold Truth: Winter Weather and Virus Spread

December 13, 2024

This article explores the relationship between cold weather and the spread of respiratory viruses such as the common cold, flu, and COVID-19. Cold temperatures can make viruses more infectious and alter human immune responses. Strategies like hand washing, staying hydrated, and vaccination can help prevent illnesses.

The Cold Truth: Winter Weather and Virus Spread

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

December 12, 2024

You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier to catch respiratory viruses such as the cold and flu.

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a public health nurse explains the science behind the season

Stronger together: let’s unite for youth mental wellness

November 24, 2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, my mind starts to wander toward all that we have to be grateful for at The Chris Center (TCC). Starting with you. This has been a year of unprecedented support – from new and old friends alike.

Stronger together: let’s unite for youth mental wellness

Protein Secondary Structure and DNA/RNA Detection for Cryo-EM and Cryo-ET Using Emap2sec and Emap2sec

November 24, 2024

Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has become a powerful tool for determining the structures of macromolecules, such as proteins and DNA/RNA complexes.

Protein Secondary Structure and DNA/RNA Detection for Cryo-EM and Cryo-ET Using Emap2sec and Emap2sec

Veterinary Boilermakers Take Part in Purdue One Health Alumni Reunion

November 22, 2024

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine faculty, staff and students turned out for Purdue University’s first One Health Alumni Reunion, which was held on the West Lafayette campus November 14-16.

Veterinary Boilermakers Take Part in Purdue One Health Alumni Reunion

Polytechnic faculty members recognized for $1M+ awards in 2024

November 21, 2024

Purdue University’s Office of Research honored the accomplishments and innovative ideas of 275 researchers in an awards ceremony on November 13, 2024.

Polytechnic faculty members recognized for $1M+ awards in 2024

Simultaneous Quantitation of Multiple Biological Thiols Using Reactive Ionization and Derivatization with Charged Mass Tags

November 21, 2024

The biologically important thiols (cysteine, homocysteine, N-acetyl cysteine, and glutathione) are key species in redox homeostasis, and there is a clinical need to measure them rapidly, accurately, and simultaneously at low levels in complex biofluids.

Simultaneous Quantitation of Multiple Biological Thiols Using Reactive Ionization and Derivatization with Charged Mass Tags

Boilermakers come together for One Health Alumni Reunion

November 20, 2024

More than 150 Boilermakers from a variety of medical professions converged on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus Nov. 14-16 to participate in the university’s first One Health Alumni Reunion.

Boilermakers come together for One Health Alumni Reunion