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Newly Discovered DNA Enhancers Help Switch on Colorectal Cancer
Genetic mutations can increase a person’s cancer risk, but other gene “enhancer” elements may also be responsible for disease progression, according to new research out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. In a breakthrough study published in Nature Communications, scientists…
Newly Discovered DNA Enhancers Help Switch on Colorectal Cancer
Genetic mutations can increase a person's cancer risk, but other gene "enhancer" elements may also be responsible for disease progression, according to new research out of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. In a breakthrough study published in Nature Communications, scientists discovered changes…
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Shave It Off: CWRU community comes together to support pediatric cancer research
The running joke in Alex Huang’s pediatric oncology immunotherapy lab is that, to become a member of the research team, you have to shave your head. While that’s not really the case, many do so anyway—for a good cause. The researchers in Huang’s lab will “brave the shave” once again at the 2017…
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PRCHN seminar: “Tobacco use in Ohio: Opportunities for policy, systems change, and research”
Amy Bush Stevens, vice president of prevention and public health policy at the Health Policy Institute of Ohio (HPIO), will discuss tobacco use in Ohio at the next Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods seminar. She will present “Tobacco use in Ohio: Opportunities for policy, systems…
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Watch 'n Learn webinar: “Wholesome Cooking Technique”
Become a better cook by participating in an upcoming Weight Watchers webinar Wednesday, March 8, at 3 p.m. The webinar, titled “Wholesome Cooking Techniques,” is part of the free Watch ‘n Learn series. It’s open to both Weight Watchers members and non-members. Chef Ryan Hutmacher will explore the…
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Applications for the OMA Scholarship Award due March 20
The Office of Multicultural Affairs invites underrepresented minority undergraduate and graduate students to apply for the OMA Scholarship Award. This award was established to help support the success, retention and college experience of underrepresented students. Each year, the Office of…
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Medicine's Insoo Hyun discusses ethical debate on conducting research on embryos
Embryo experiments reveal earliest human development, but stir ethical debate NPR: Insoo Hyun, associate professor of bioethics, weighed in on the ethical debate of conducting research on embryos that have developed past a 14-day mark.
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Law's Kevin McMunigal explains elements of a perjury case
Did Attorney General Jeff Sessions misspeak, lie—or commit perjury? USA Today: Kevin McMunigal, professor of law, explained the elements that are needed for a perjury case.
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Political science's Joseph White explains challenges President Donald Trump will face in balancing budget
Trump is about to run into the budget reality Marketplace: Joseph White, the Luxenberg Family Professor of Public Policy, explained how President Donald Trump will find balancing the federal budget much different than budgeting for his own businesses.
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Weatherhead School's J.B. Silvers writes about President Donald Trump's address to joint session of Congress
Trump’s address to Congress: expert reaction The Conversation: J.B. Silvers, the John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Professor of Health Care Finance, wrote an analysis of what President Donald Trump said about health care in his address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday. Republished by…