UD partnering on regional big data innovation hub

Michela Taufer: “The South BD Hub is the ideal platform for researchers and students at UD to reach out and engage the community of developers and users.” Data science innovation UD partnering on regional big data innovation hub Nov. 2, 2015–The ability to...

Research provides insights into genetic basis of obesity

Chicken Fat Research provides insights into genetic basis of obesity Oct. 28, 2015–Just as poultry is steadily gaining in popularity on dinner plates, the chicken is growing in attractiveness as a biomedical model for studying health issues ranging from...

Bioinformatics research underpins development of precision medicine

Cathy Wu has received major funding from the National Institutes of Health to continue her bioinformatics research. From genes to drugs Bioinformatics research underpins development of precision medicine 10:47 a.m., Oct. 1, 2015–Cathy Wu, the Edward G. Jefferson...

UD researchers identify genes linked to cataract formation

11:25 a.m., June 17, 2015–When cataracts encroach on the eyes, the only effective remedy is to surgically replace the eyes’ lenses with synthetic substitutes. But what if scientists found a way to delay or prevent cataracts from forming in the first place?...

Big data, big answers

2:04 p.m., June 9, 2015–Big data is being used for applications ranging from analyzing the popularity of beer to mapping the world’s ecosystems. While having more information can lead to more accurate analysis of a problem, the more isn’t always the...