The Record

Blood test detects Alzheimer’s damage early

A simple blood test reliably detects signs of brain damage in people on the path to developing Alzheimer’s disease — even before they show signs of confusion and memory loss, according to a study that included the School of Medicine.

A new life, a new language

Cindy Brantmeier, of Arts & Sciences, has designed a social reading program that employs online games to help teenage refugees and immigrants. The results are promising — test scores have improved along with student confidence.

Brown School faculty part of international obesity report

The Brown School’s Ross Hammond and Peter Hovmand are part of the Lancet Commission on Obesity, which released its major new report Jan. 27. The main takeaway? Obesity, climate change and hunger are inextricably linked and must be fought as one challenge.

Harris Institute weighs in on U.S. gun violence

As part of its human rights work, the university’s Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute has submitted comments to the United Nations Human Rights Committee ahead of the group’s periodic review of the United States, urging stronger action on gun violence.

Kickstarter fundraising and the power of helping projects

New Olin Business School research on crowdfunding websites finds that projects actually raise money faster just before they reach their funding goals. The findings are being published in the Journal of Marketing Research.