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September 29th 2020

The bright side of a heavy metal

The office of Innovation & Intellectual Property (IIP) recently began working...
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September 28th 2020

The science of conserving our cultural heritage

Acclaimed artist Heather Becker once noted: “Conservation is a meeting...
Circuit
September 28th 2020

Improving next-generation circuits with nanotechnology

Transistors amplify signals and control currents. They're the workhorses...
Two people read the back cover of a book at the Portland State University bookstore.
September 21st 2020

Currently Accolades: Published/Exhibited for September 21, 2020

Every week during the academic year, Currently celebrates faculty and...
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August 28th 2020

Portland State lab finds finds new levels of detail about key membrane proteins

Portland State University researchers used advanced electron microscopy to...
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August 3rd 2020

Currently Accolades: Grants for August 3, 2020

Every week during the academic year, Currently celebrates faculty and...
January 23rd 2020

Portland State research identifies pine rosin as a toxic additive in cannabis vaping oils

A new paper from Portland State University’s Department of Chemistry has identified pine rosin, a substance with well-known toxic properties, is being used as a thickening agent in cannabis oil used in vaping devices. Robert Strongin,...
November 26th 2019

Additives result in higher toxins for vape users, Portland State study finds

The vaping industry is filled with unknowns. Those unknowns are leading to more questions as the number of users dealing with injuries, or in some cases, death, continues to rise. Portland State University Chemistry Professor Rob Strongin...
July 2nd 2019

Portland State researchers receive $3.15M grant to develop drug to cure malaria

PSU chemistry professor Kevin Reynolds (center), Jane Kelly and Papireddy Kancharla. A team of Portland State University researchers who have discovered a possible one-pill cure for malaria has received a $3.15 million grant from the...
PSU researchers in lab coats looking at eye lens
December 12th 2018

Unlocking the secrets of how cells communicate offers insights into treating cataracts, other diseases

Portland State University researchers have made a significant breakthrough...
September 10th 2018

Human trials begin for anti-malarial drug designed by PSU spinoff DesignMedix

DesignMedix’ lead product, experimental anti-malaria medicine DM1157, has begun human clinical trials. DM1157, discovered at Portland State University (PSU) and developed by PSU spin-out DesignMedix, was designed to overcome the serious issue of growing drug resistance among malaria medicines....
May 24th 2018

How harsh is your e-cigarette? Portland State study measures free-base form of nicotine in electronic cigarette liquids and aerosols

Researchers at Portland State University have developed methods for measuring levels of free-base nicotine in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) liquids and vapor, the levels of which are associated with harshness upon inhalation of e-cigarette vapors and tobacco smoke. The study presents...

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