university of rhode island
New study identifies potential vaccine to prevent gastritis, ulcer disease, gastric cancer
When delivered intranasally, vaccine was found to be more effective
Funding will support future clinical trials to test effectiveness in humans
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new study led by researchers at Rhode Island Hospital in collaboration with th…
Engineering team invents lab-on-a-chip for fast, inexpensive blood tests
KINGSTON, R.I. — January 10, 2011 — While most blood tests require shipping a vial of blood to a laboratory for analysis and waiting several days for the results, a new device invented by a team of engineers and students at the University of R…
Geologist’s discoveries resolve debate about oxygen in Earth’s mantle
KINGSTON, R.I. — December 13, 2010 — While there continues to be considerable debate among geologists about the availability of oxygen in the Earth’s mantle, recent discoveries by a University of Rhode Island scientist are bringing resolution to …
Aircraft technology helps diagnose artificial hip, knee problems
To assess the wear and tear on jet engine parts, mechanics used an old technology called ferrography to run the aircraft’s lubricating fluid through a magnetic device to separate out metal shavings and other ferrous engine debris. A University of Rhode Island researcher uses a similar process to assess the wear and tear on artificial hip and knee joints so patients can reduce the number of follow-up surgeries they must undergo or reduce the time spent in revision surgery.