98. REM sleep vital for young brains

Sleep’s final stage key to development A recent study of the role of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in the development of young brains suggests that it makes experiences “stick” in the brain. The discovery was published in Science Advances by Professor of Medical...

95. Predicting the Progression of Cancers

Pharmacy research paves way for genetic tests Physicians may soon have another diagnostic tool to help treat cancer patients, thanks to a new partnership between WSU and a genetic testing company based in India. Under a recently signed licensing agreement, Datar...

94. Inspiring Passion

“As soon as I could walk, I was out hiking and in nature. I love exploring the world.” The river It all started with a river. There were acres of forest behind her childhood home and nestled amongst the trees was a small river. As soon as she could walk, Emily Hall, a...
93. Inspiring Perseverance

93. Inspiring Perseverance

“What I like about the winemaking process is it’s a completely different contrast of what my past life was. Being in the medical field, there’s not a lot of joy involved with being a paramedic. With winemaking, you come to an event, and there are smiles. People are...