BU enrollment in math, sciences, tech rises slightly
Enrollment for Boston University science-based programs has shown moderate growth, despite a recent trend of decreasing interest among American youth. A recent survey of young Americans conducted by the Lemelson-MIT Invention Index found 60 percent do not intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering or math. BU officials said, however, BU’s programs have been [...]
BU profs find DNA connection to onset of menopause
Researchers at Boston University’s School of Public Health and School of Medicine found 13 new genetic areas associated with immune function and DNA repair affecting aging and the beginning of menopause, according to a press release. The BU press release stated associate professor of medicine Joanne Murabito and biostatistics professor Kathryn Lunetta concluded the genes [...]
The real butterfly in your stomach: Scientists explore the possibility of a “second brain” in our gut
Ever had someone tell you to follow your gut? Or maybe you’ve been sitting with a test in front of you or a decision to make, and deep down there is something in your gut telling you what the correct answer or choice is. Research has now revealed that what you may have thought of [...]
Tournament encourages entrepreneurship with $200,000 prize
School of Management graduate student Felipe Spinel said competing in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Clean Energy Prize Challenge is the type of tournament that can push Boston University’s student innovators ahead. “The access to publicity and the chance to network with people in the industry is great,” Spinel, a member of the BU Entrepreneur [...]
Mass. gives BU biolab preliminary approval to operate
After nine years shrouded by controversy and lawsuits, state officials have granted preliminary approval for Boston University to open its biosafety laboratory in Roxbury for lower-level research. The “utilization of BSL-2 laboratory research space would result in an undue hardship for the proponent and would not serve to avoid or minimize Danger to the Environment,” [...]
