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January 8, 2019

How do we know service dogs help veterans with PTSD?

Maggie O’Haire, associate professor of human-animal interaction in the Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, has been leading research that has revealed how service dogs might offer both physiological and behavioral benefits to veterans.

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December 18, 2018

Possible biomarker for multiple sclerosis identified

A biomarker for multiple sclerosis has been identified in humans by researchers at Purdue University and the Indiana University School of Medicine. Although just in preliminary testing, initial tests in humans have found that the substance acrolein — a waste product normally excreted by the body ( shown here in green) can accumulate in some people and cause neurological problems by damaging the myelin (damaged myelin shown in red), which surrounds the nerve cell like insulation on a copper wire.

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December 17, 2018

Energy for the future: Purdue NSF-funded engineering center works on energy technology to inject billions of dollars into the U.S. economy

Purdue University’s NSF-funded CISTAR’s award-winning researchers and industry partners are working to convert light hydrocarbons from shale gas deposits into chemicals and transportation fuels. The research, part of Purdue’s efforts to continue and amplify its impact on energy research and technology, could inject up to $20 billion annually into the U.S. economy.

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December 13, 2018

Soybean oil driving Purdue technology to improve roadways

Environmental Concrete Products is a startup based on a Purdue innovation, with funding for the Indiana Soybean Alliance, which uses engineering sealant technology derived from soybeans to protect and prolong the life of new and existing concrete to make a smoother ride for travelers and save costs for road upkeep and repairs.

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