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Choices such as smoking or regular exercise have been suggested to lead to epigenetic changes that may be passed on from one cell to its daughter cells.

Valerie Knopik, the Ben and Maxine Miller Professor and head of the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Science, is the lead author of a textbook, “Behavioral Genetics,” that explores epigenetics, among other topics.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Epigenetics refers to how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Unlike genetic changes or mutations, epigenetic changes are...

With centuries of clinical, intensive care unit and emergency room experience between them, Purdue University School of Nursing faculty find the holidays to especially hectic times of the year in these facilities.The causes for increased patient loads are tenfold: Colder weather, flu season, festive alcohol related injuries, more traveling, holiday mental stress and primary care physicians on vacation are just some of the reasons for spikes in cases during the holidays.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu With centuries of clinical, intensive care unit and emergency room experience between them, Purdue University School of Nursing faculty find the holidays to be especially hectic times of the year in these facilities. The causes...

A.J. Schwichtenberg, associate professor in the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), is the 2024 recipient of the Patsy J. Mellott Teaching Innovation Award. Established by College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) alumna Patsy Mellott, the award supports HHS faculty who demonstrate their excellence and leadership as teachers by proposing significant innovations to enhance the quality of HHS education programs.

Written By: Rebecca Hoffa, rhoffa@purdue.edu A.J. Schwichtenberg, associate professor in the Purdue University Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), is the 2024 recipient of the Patsy J. Mellott Teaching Innovation Award. Established by College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) alumna...

The arrival of six Meta virtual reality and augmented reality headsets has opened the possibilities of training students in human resources, event planning, customer relationship management, and hotel or restaurant management.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu A new reality for the student in-class experience powered up this fall for the Purdue University White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM). The arrival of six Meta virtual reality (VR) and augmented...

There are many ways to solve any dietary dilemma before and during a holiday gathering, according to Purdue University Department of Nutrition Science faculty members and registered dietitian nutritionists Selena Baker and Patty Wolf.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu As you plan that big holiday meal, remember cousin Billy has a gluten allergy. And your nephew’s new girlfriend is vegan. And your niece can’t have dairy. But there is no need to season that...

Since 2019, Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences graduate students have earned six major awards at the renowned Psychonomic Society’s annual meeting. The international organization is the largest for cognitive study in psychology with more than 4,300 scientists as members.

Written by: Tim Brouk, tbrouk@purdue.edu Since 2019, Purdue University Department of Psychological Sciences graduate students have earned six major awards at the renowned Psychonomic Society’s annual meeting. The international organization is the largest for cognitive study in psychology with more...