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Brown University researchers created a breakthrough worm model that could help find treatments for a devastating childhood disease that causes paralysis and has no cure. The tiny nematodes offer a fast, affordable way to test thousands of potential drugs for alternating hemiplegia of childhood.
Six Brown University students and recent graduates just earned some of the nation's most prestigious academic scholarships, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars combined. Their success highlights how mentorship and academic freedom help young scholars tackle the world's biggest challenges.
Brown University scientists created a breakthrough worm model that could help find treatments for alternating hemiplegia of childhood, a rare disease causing paralysis in kids. The discovery offers hope to families who've waited years for effective therapies.
Brown University senior Olivia Pichardo just made history again, becoming the first woman ever to pitch in a Division I baseball game. The right-hander retired her only batter to seal a 16-4 victory on Senior Day.
Brown University's men's club volleyball team made history by winning their first-ever national championship with a perfect 10-0 record across three days. The victory came just months after team member Spencer Yang returned from injury sustained in a campus shooting.
Scientists at Brown University developed the first implant that helps paralyzed patients regain both movement and sensation. Three people with spinal cord injuries can now sense their legs moving without looking down.
Two physicists just solved one of life's most relatable mysteries: exactly how long you need to wait for that last drop to drip. Their playful research earned recognition for showing how curiosity about everyday moments can lead to real scientific discoveries.
More than 100 student volunteers transformed Brown University's Sayles Hall into a playground of brain science, where Rhode Island families watched neurons in action and guided nerve fibers through mazes. For over a decade, this free event has made complex neuroscience accessible to curious learners of all ages.
Two Brown University researchers applied fluid dynamics to answer a surprisingly practical kitchen question: how long does it really take for a wok to dry? Their findings could change how millions of home cooks protect their seasoned cookware.
Brown University physicists used advanced math to answer a question we've all wondered: how long do we actually need to wait for the last drops to pour out? Their findings could save you time and reduce food waste.
Brown University just wrapped its inaugural Climate Week, bringing together students, alumni, and climate leaders to celebrate solutions and careers in sustainability. The week-long event featured everything from job fairs to panel discussions, proving that climate action can be hopeful and accessible.
Researchers at Brown University Health have discovered a molecule that could revolutionize treatment for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers. The breakthrough explains why some tumor cells resist chemotherapy while others don't.
Brown University researchers discovered that shea butter, the same ingredient in your lotion, can safely remove toxic "forever chemicals" from contaminated water. This breakthrough could clean polluted water without adding new toxins to the environment.