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The herb American Skullcap helps aging flies sleep—so what might that mean for us?
A team of researchers from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and the BENFRA Botanical Dietary Supplements Research Center found that the herb American Skullcap improved mobility and sleep in aging fruit flies and by protecting brain health.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 23 min read


Recipients of the 2025 W. Kent and Billie F. Anger Impact Awards for Research
OccHealthSci announces Assistant Professor Nicole Bowles and Associate Professor David Hurtado as recipients of the 2025 Anger Impact Awards for Research.
Shaun McGillis
Oct 21, 20253 min read


How the epigenetic memory of a fish could help fight lung cancer in humans
A new study from OccHealthSci researchers examines a population of fish with adaptions that could help address lung cancer in humans.
Shaun McGillis
May 4, 20252 min read


Recipients of the 2023 W. Kent and Billie F. Anger Impact Awards for Research
The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has named the recipients of the prestigious W. Kent and Billie F. Anger Impact Awards.
Shaun McGillis
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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