NAU News update for March 29 — Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma

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	Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma Although there is no cure, Emily Cope launched a two-year clinical study to determine whether adding low-cost prebiotic soluble fiber supplements to a patient’s diet can help improve asthma symptoms.
	As the Arctic warms, temperate regions dry out, with likely effects on society NAU researchers published a paper in Nature showing warming in the Arctic led to less rainfall across much of the Northern Hemisphere.
	“Hello! Here is your delivery:” Starship robots roll onto NAU’s campus (VIDEO) Through a partnership with Sodexo and Starship Technologies, NAU is now the second university in the nation to introduce a fleet of more than 30 robots that deliver meals and snacks from on-campus restaurants anywhere on campus.
	School psychology doctoral candidates wins NAU’s annual 3MRP competition The research presentations included sustainability and climate change, the effects of uranium on human skin, new ways to treat physical therapy patients and how scientists are narrowing down the location of the elusive Planet X.
	Now is the ideal time to visit Grand Falls—don’t miss out! (VIDEO) Located 30 miles east of Flagstaff, the chocolate-waterfall boasts a total height of more than 180 feet, (taller than Niagara Falls), but can only be seen during spring in years when there’s substantial snowmelt.