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Narwhal tusks may indicate effects of climate change, say scientists Nunatsiaq News: Martin Nweeia, assistant professor at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed his research on the narwhal, an arctic whale known for its 9-ft. tusk. Nweeia and his team are studying the impact of climate change…

How to check if your cervix is dilated—without an exam Parents Magazine: Marjorie Greenfield, professor and assistant dean for student affairs at the School of Medicine, said there are no foolproof ways to indicate whether labor is imminent. "Even moms who have had babies before may experience…

George Floyd’s shocking death last May under the knee of police officer Derek Chauvin triggered profound grief, fervent protests, and intense discussions across our nation and within the (virtual) walls of our law school. Despite graphic video footage of the 9 minutes and 29 seconds choking of…

Have you ever thought to yourself "Why isn't there more information on my favorite topic in Wikipedia?" Now is your chance to fix a gap in a Wikipedia article! Join the HUMN 212 class "Interrogating Information: Research and Writing for a Digital Public" in an online Wikipedia edit-a-thon from 1-2…

Case Western Reserve University Professor Emeritus Morris G. Shanker, an award-winning educator and legal scholar who passed away last August at the age of 93, designated a $2 million bequest to the School of Law to endow a chaired professorship to be named in his honor. Co-Deans Jessica Berg and…

A new clinical trial will explore gene editing for sickle cell disease Verywell Health: Umut Gurkan, the Warren E. Rupp Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, said that medication treatment options for sickle cell disease have been fairly limited for…

Dr. Michael Decker and Dr. Elizabeth Damato at CWRU, and Deanne Wilson-Costello at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital are looking for families to participate in a study on brain development. The study involves one 3-hour visit to the CWRU/University Hospitals campus where a research team will…

This study at Case Western Reserve/University Hospitals will help researchers find out how the body responds to SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly in the mouth. The trial is for adults, age 18+, who must enroll into the trial within 5 days of the onset of COVID-19 symptoms and a positive…

Case Western Reserve University Professor Emeritus Morris G. Shanker, an award-winning educator and legal scholar who passed away last August at the age of 93, designated a $2 million bequest to the School of Law to endow a chaired professorship to be named in his honor. Co-Deans Jessica Berg and…

Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning musical, Hamilton, took the music world by storm with its hip-hop/rap historical fusion. Since then, the 2015 music has gone on to develop critical acclaim, winning 11 Tony Awards and grossing almost $700,000 in ticket sales. Sigma Tau Delta will host Caitlin…