PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 30 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at OHSU earns $22.8 million renewal Federal award supports only Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in Oregon, funded to study dementia, other late life cognitive disorders By Erik Robinson A center dedicated to improving research and care for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias at Oregon Health & Science University has earned $22.8 million in continu  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 2 (TNSjou) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU researchers develop functional eggs from human skin cells Research develops proof of concept for treatment of infertility affecting millions By Erik Robinson Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have accomplished a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos. The research published today in the  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU selected for NIH's nationwide autism research initiative Researchers at OHSU, collaborating institutions embark on three-year NIH-funded study focusing on health outcomes By Erik Robinson A new three-year research initiative will combine cutting-edge analytical research with direct outreach to the autism community to recommend ways to improve the health of people living with autism. Resea  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Oct. 2 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Loneliness in U.S. adults linked with amount, frequency of social media use TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and similar platforms are apparently no antidote for the global loneliness epidemic, according to Oregon State University research that linked increases in social media use with a greater likelihood of feeling alone. The study led by Jessica Gorman of the OSU College of Health, published today in   more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: * * * Peptide study paves path toward new weapon against antibiotic-resistant bacteria New research into antimicrobial peptides, small chains of amino acids able to damage bacterial cells, shows why some peptides are more effective at doing that and also why some cells are more vulnerable. The findings open the door to designing novel compounds for killing disease-causing organisms that have be  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 4 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2025: * * * PGE Files Price Refresh for 2023 RFP to Maximize Savings for Customers Following Federal Policy Changes Portland General Electric filed a request on October 1, 2025, for re-acknowledgement of the final shortlist from our 2023 All-Source Request for Proposals (2023 RFP). The company is seeking approval for updated bids that reflect current costs, tariff r  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Portland General Electric, an electric utility company, issued the following news release: * * * Taking EVs for a spin: Positive turn out for PGE Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive events More than 100 prospective electric vehicle drivers were charged up to test drive an electric vehicle of their choice during Portland General Electric's EV Ride & Drive events, funded by Oregon's DEQ Clean Fuels revenue. In celebration of National Drive Electric Month (Sept. 12 - Oct.   more