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Scientists from Case Western Reserve University and University of Kansas Medical Center have restored behavior—in this case, the ability to reach through a narrow opening and grasp food—using a neural prosthesis in a rat model of brain injury. Ultimately, the team hopes to develop a device that…

The deadline to donate to Case Western Reserve University’s annual Charity Choice campaign has been extended to Friday, Dec. 20. Members of the campus community can donate through the university’s three primary organizational partners: United Way of Greater Cleveland, the leading convener and…

The Graduate Student Senate will hold its first general assembly meeting for the spring semester on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 4:30 p.m. in Adelbert Hall’s Toepfer Room. All Case Western Reserve University graduate students are welcome to attend. Dinner will be provided. For more information,…

When Joseph Tooman sat down for his regular oral exam at Case Western Reserve University’s dental clinic, a student dentist began examining his teeth while a nursing student checked his vital signs. Beside Tooman sitting in the dental chair were third-year student dentist Oliver Sun and Master of…

Two teams of researchers, including scientists linked to Case Western Reserve University, have announced the discovery of a new species of fossil horse from 4.4-million-year-old, fossil-rich deposits in Ethiopia. About the size of a small zebra, Eurygnathohippus woldegabrieli—named for geologist…

Spring semester bills will be available this week. Read on to learn what the bill entails, how to access it, how to set up authorized users and how it reflects financial aid packages. Billing Updated tuition account invoices are now available for viewing in SIS. Invoices will include spring…

The Office of University Compliance, Export Control and Privacy Management and the Office of General Counsel will present a presentation titled, “Preparing Your Campus for Data Privacy and Security Issues in the Year Ahead.” Presenters include: Christopher Holmes, associate general counsel at…

The Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications are now available on the Software Center for $59 to Case Western Reserve University faculty, staff and students. This upgrade to the Creative Suite 6 Master Collection will provide users with the desktop applications that are included in the Creative…

Nanodiamonds are a researcher’s best friend The Columbus Dispatch: Mohan Sankaran, associate professor of chemical engineering, developed a method to create nanodiamonds in his lab using argon gas, ethanol and electricity. His work could help in creating tougher materials, and also aid in drug and…

All-nighters and caffeine may not help during finals week, professor says: Higher education roundup The Plain Dealer: Michael Decker, associate professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and national sleep expert, discussed the effects of caffeine on the brain and potentially negative…