May 4, 2020

Loneliness in Times of Isolation

Social isolation can change our brain and our lives. What are signs loneliness is affecting us, and how do we combat it?

April 28, 2020

Pictures of Social Isolation

A new research project investigates how Jefferson students experience the stay-at-home-order and social isolation during COVID-19 via photography.

March 25, 2020

The Biology of Coronavirus Preventative Measures

Why do we take preventative measures during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic?

March 5, 2020

Confidential Information: Can Banks Resist Profit Incentives?

According to new analysis, banks may use advance knowledge of mergers and acquisitions to invest in rising stocks more commonly than expected.

February 18, 2020

Life-Saving Drugs on Craigslist

Research shows a market for the sale of essential medications for asthma and diabetes, typically at lower prices on a popular online market-place.

January 16, 2020

Summoning the Troops
to Attack Colon Cancer

Creating a promising cancer vaccine from scratch is a multigenerational effort

September 26, 2019

Every Great Design Begins With Research

Two parts investigation, one part creativity—the recipe for building a better website for scientists is as rigorous as the research it’s designed to highlight.

September 12, 2019

Vital Signs at Home and Any Time

How a physician and researcher created a new technology to monitor a patient’s vital signs, continuously, and out of the hospital bed.

April 18, 2019

A Simple Method May Slow Cognitive Decline

A method for increasing activity levels may reduce cognitive decline in a trial of older black adults, who are at greater risk of Alzheimer’s.

April 15, 2019

To Kiss or Not to Kiss

How does the body keep from spreading a cold to a loved one?

April 10, 2019

Hot Brew Coffee Has Higher Antioxidant Levels Than Cold Brew

Coffee drinkers should not consider cold brew a “silver bullet” for avoiding gastrointestinal distress.