The Record

Stronger memories can help make sense of changes

The latest research from Jeffrey Zacks in Arts & Sciences turns on its head some popular beliefs about memory. He showed that a failed prediction isn’t simply a failure, but also a cue that can help people update their understanding.

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

Researchers at the School of Medicine, working in mice, have found that a molecule previously linked to diabetes, cancer and muscle atrophy also seems to be involved in the development of osteoarthritis. It may offer a useful treatment target.

Training program helps put cancer research into practice

The university’s Mentored Training for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Cancer program has resulted in an uptick in skills, grants, publications, networking and even some practice changes. It’s the first of its kind in cancer prevention and control.

Inside the black box of iron oxide formation

Young-Shin Jun at the McKelvey School of Engineering has developed a new use for a high-energy X-ray technique that allowed her the first glimpse at the formation of iron hydroxides on a quartz surface. The implications are sweeping.