Heather Caldwell, Ph.D., a professor in 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 Department of Biological Sciences, recently received a $450,000 grant to study the role that oxytocin plays in the developing brain. Labeled by some as 鈥渢he bonding hormone,鈥 oxytocin is well known for helping pregnant mothers with uterine contraction while in labor, milk letdown while breastfeeding and a feeling of euphoria when cuddling with their infants. But, there is still much that researchers don鈥檛 know about how this hormone works in the brains of children. The grant, which came from the National Institutes of Health...
Ohio ranks seventh in new business creation, but last among larger states in integrating startups into the overall economy. That makes it hard to build momentum in the state鈥檚 entrepreneurial ecosystem. WKSU presents: Growing Ohio鈥檚 Startup Culture: An Exploradio Meetup Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Akron-Summit County Public Library in Downtown Akron. The free event is moderated by Jeff St. Clair, WKSU host of All Things Considered and producer of the station鈥檚 award-winning Exploradio series. Panelists include: Doug Weintraub, CEO of Bounce Innovation Hub C...
Medical professionals treat a wide variety of people. But what do they do when they encounter a communication barrier? What if the patient only speaks French or Spanish or American Sign Language? 糖心Vlog破解版 nursing students are learning how to navigate that situation. 糖心Vlog破解版鈥檚 College of Nursing works to provide real-world experiences for their students. Through a collaboration with the American Sign Language/English Interpreting program, the nursing students were given a unique simulated opportunity to treat a baby whose parent was deaf. The simulation is a valuable opportun...