Researchers develop method for earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease
The research could ultimately lead to earlier detection of the neurodegenerative brain disease that affects 5.8 million people in the U.S.
Yuehe Lin
Bioinspired nanoscale drug delivery method developed by WSU, PNNL researchers
Delivering drugs and therapies into cells at the nanoscale helps eliminate toxic effects that have stymied similar efforts.
3D‑printed glucose biosensors created by WSU
The biosensor could lead to wearable glucose monitors that would improve the lives of millions of people with diabetes.
Catalyst advance could lead to economical fuel cells
WSU researchers have developed a way to make low-cost, single-atom catalysts for fuel cells. Ultimately, it could make clean energy more economical.
Sodium battery research could provide cheap, effective lithium alternative
By Mary Catherine Frantz, intern, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Sodium-ion batteries might soon provide a less expensive, viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries thanks to research developed at Washington State University.
New water-splitting method could open path to hydrogen economy
By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have found a way to more efficiently generate hydrogen from water — an important key to making clean energy more viable.
Better water splitting advances renewable energy conversion
By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have found a way to more efficiently create hydrogen from water – an important key in making renewable energy production and storage viable.
Researchers reduce costly noble metals for fuel cell reactions
By Erik Gomez, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a novel nanomaterial that could improve the performance and lower the costs of fuel cells by using fewer precious metals like platinum or palladium.
Researchers improve biosensors to detect E. coli
By Erik Gomez, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a portable biosensor that makes it easier to detect harmful bacteria.
Natural protein cage would improve cancer drug delivery
By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a unique, tiny protein cage to deliver nasty chemotherapy chemicals directly to cancer cells. Direct delivery could improve treatment and lessen what can be horrendous side effects from toxic drugs.