Latest news from West Virginia University on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/neuroscientists-fine-tune-zinc-activity-to-improve-messaging-in-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/neuroscientists-fine-tune-zinc-activity-to-improve-messaging-in-brain/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:30:00 EST West Virginia University neuroscientists have discovered a way to control how much zinc is released to specific locations in the brain. The essential mineral plays a major role in the organ's function, including improving memory and lessening symptoms of some neurological disorders, but getting the right amount to the right place is key. West Virginia University /articles/research-shows-credit-card-behaviors-are-lifelong-whether-users-carry-debt-or-pay-balances-monthly/?sc=rsin /articles/research-shows-credit-card-behaviors-are-lifelong-whether-users-carry-debt-or-pay-balances-monthly/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:20:45 EST Interpreting patterns in consumers' credit card usage means understanding credit cards as two different products in one, according to West Virginia University economics research. West Virginia University /articles/financial-educator-offers-advice-for-tax-filing/?sc=rsin /articles/financial-educator-offers-advice-for-tax-filing/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:40:20 EST West Virginia University /articles/nursing-faculty-aim-to-enhance-rural-home-care-for-chronically-ill-through-nih-award/?sc=rsin /articles/nursing-faculty-aim-to-enhance-rural-home-care-for-chronically-ill-through-nih-award/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:25:20 EST With a $2.7 million award from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Nursing Research that is one of the largest ever for the West Virginia University School of Nursing, three faculty researchers aim to support families while increasing access to care in the rural reaches of the Mountain State by testing an integrated, nurse-led intervention for family home care management of end-stage heart failure and palliative care. West Virginia University /articles/wvu-team-wins-third-consecutive-championship-at-international-mine-rescue-competition/?sc=rsin /articles/wvu-team-wins-third-consecutive-championship-at-international-mine-rescue-competition/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:25:44 EST The West Virginia University Mine Rescue Team, based at the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources, won its third world champion crown during the 2025 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development competition Feb. 17-21 at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. West Virginia University /articles/research-shows-buyers-believe-karma-not-boycotts-should-punish-brands-for-bad-behavior/?sc=rsin /articles/research-shows-buyers-believe-karma-not-boycotts-should-punish-brands-for-bad-behavior/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:05:18 EST Consumers who say they believe in karma are more likely to forgive companies that behave immorally than those who don't, according to a West Virginia University marketing expert. West Virginia University /articles/wvu-maintains-prominent-r1-ranking-as-top-u-s-research-university/?sc=rsin /articles/wvu-maintains-prominent-r1-ranking-as-top-u-s-research-university/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:10:15 EST West Virginia University was reaffirmed as an R1 university, the highest possible research ranking, in the 2025 rankings by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching released Thursday (Feb. 13). West Virginia University /articles/astrophysicists-not-losing-sleep-about-asteroid-with-slight-chance-of-hitting-earth/?sc=rsin /articles/astrophysicists-not-losing-sleep-about-asteroid-with-slight-chance-of-hitting-earth/?sc=rsin Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:25:21 EST West Virginia University /articles/researchers-examine-economic-impacts-of-aquatic-dead-zones/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-examine-economic-impacts-of-aquatic-dead-zones/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:55:47 EST A West Virginia University researcher is working to understand and estimate environmental cleanup costs associated with agricultural runoff that causes polluted "dead zones" in downstream coastal systems. West Virginia University /articles/researchers-testing-antibody-to-treat-drug-resistant-bacteria/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-testing-antibody-to-treat-drug-resistant-bacteria/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:45:03 EST West Virginia University microbiologists have identified an antibody that can kill one of the most drug-resistant bacteria. Now, supported by a $3.5 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, they want to determine whether it can be combined with other antibiotics to produce a potent treatment against infection. West Virginia University /articles/no-matter-the-weather-recreation-professionals-say-finding-ways-to-stay-active-is-key/?sc=rsin /articles/no-matter-the-weather-recreation-professionals-say-finding-ways-to-stay-active-is-key/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:30:45 EST West Virginia University /articles/legal-scholar-makes-case-for-equal-protection-among-different-medication-classes/?sc=rsin /articles/legal-scholar-makes-case-for-equal-protection-among-different-medication-classes/?sc=rsin Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:30:26 EST A West Virginia University legal scholar says biologic drugs like the flu vaccine are afforded a lengthy period of legal protection before copycat versions can be sold. In contrast, small-molecule drugs like antibiotics and steroids get far less time, and that may unfairly benefit biologic manufacturers, according to Sean Tu with the WVU College of Law. West Virginia University /articles/beyond-chatgpt-researchers-to-study-use-and-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence-across-disciplines/?sc=rsin /articles/beyond-chatgpt-researchers-to-study-use-and-ethics-of-artificial-intelligence-across-disciplines/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:00:11 EST With support from a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, two West Virginia University researchers have designed an interdisciplinary, cross-institutional program to engage liberal arts faculty in discussions on the social, ethical and technical aspects of artificial intelligence and its role in classrooms. West Virginia University /articles/officials-offer-cold-weather-safety-tips-as-temperatures-plummet/?sc=rsin /articles/officials-offer-cold-weather-safety-tips-as-temperatures-plummet/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:20:37 EST West Virginia University /articles/toxicologist-warns-air-pollutants-from-california-fires-will-drift-hundreds-of-miles-triggering-breathing-and-cardiovascular-problems/?sc=rsin /articles/toxicologist-warns-air-pollutants-from-california-fires-will-drift-hundreds-of-miles-triggering-breathing-and-cardiovascular-problems/?sc=rsin Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:35:06 EST West Virginia University /articles/wvu-hearts-of-gold-to-help-establish-standards-for-service-dog-training-with-grant-support/?sc=rsin /articles/wvu-hearts-of-gold-to-help-establish-standards-for-service-dog-training-with-grant-support/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:26 EST The West Virginia University Hearts of Gold Program will play a key role in setting new industry standards for service dog training and support with the help of a more than $590,000 award from the Wounded Warrior Service Dog Grant Program. West Virginia University /articles/paleoclimatologist-predicts-california-fires-will-become-more-extreme-more-frequent-more-widespread/?sc=rsin /articles/paleoclimatologist-predicts-california-fires-will-become-more-extreme-more-frequent-more-widespread/?sc=rsin Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:35:58 EST West Virginia University /articles/expert-addresses-challenges-and-lessons-of-urban-wildfire-response/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-addresses-challenges-and-lessons-of-urban-wildfire-response/?sc=rsin Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:05:24 EST West Virginia University /articles/researcher-says-warning-labels-should-be-more-persuasive-to-prevent-stigma/?sc=rsin /articles/researcher-says-warning-labels-should-be-more-persuasive-to-prevent-stigma/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:30:29 EST West Virginia University /articles/studies-find-time-release-medication-keeps-adults-with-adhd-on-track-lowers-substance-use-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/studies-find-time-release-medication-keeps-adults-with-adhd-on-track-lowers-substance-use-risk/?sc=rsin Tue, 07 Jan 2025 09:25:56 EST Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, who use an extended-release medication are more likely to continue the treatment and have a lower risk of developing substance use disorder, according to two West Virginia University studies. 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