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People can move this bionic leg just by thinking about it MIT Technology Review: Hamid Charkhkar, research assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, commented on a research study into a new neural interface that links a prosthetic limb to thigh nerve endings and enables…

Jumpstart taps 'a village' to grow Northeast Ohio's tech-based companies ideastream: Recent CWRU biomedical engineering graduate and entrepreneur Franco Kraiselburd—and his startup, Asclepi Inc.—was featured in a story about the new Health Tech Accelerator program at JumpStart. He set up his…

Cleveland seniors struggle to get medications as neighborhood pharmacy closures mount WKYC: Stephanie Pike Moore, a research scientist at the university’s Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, said that as a growing number of pharmacies close down, it's not easy for many seniors…

Halloween in July? Seasonal items are going on shelves earlier, here’s why. cleveland.com (subscription required): Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management, described how the trend of early seasonal sales can be traced to changing holiday shopping habits.

17 cancers are more common among Millennials and Gen X than in older generations Everyday Health: Daniel Spratt, professor of radiation oncology at the School of Medicine, said that beyond rising obesity rates and lifestyle factors, the rise in some cancers may have to do with family planning.…

Better safe than sorry: Democrats prepare for virtual roll call despite Ohio deadline changes Ohio Capital Journal: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law, discussed a new federal court ruling that strikes down a section inside a controversial voting law.

Tooth loss could point to serious heart issues U.S. News & World Report: Anita Aminoshariae, professor at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed her new research linking tooth loss to fatal heart disease. “Maintaining good oral health is essential, not only for a healthy smile, but also…

Best business bank accounts for LLC in August 2024 CNN: Lakshmi Balasubramanyan, associate professor of banking and finance at Weatherhead School of Management, explained why the bank you deposit money with is one you may want to turn to for financing in the future.

Expanding vaginal health access in the U.S. Daye & Wisp: Michael Balonieri, assistant professor of reproductive biology at the School of Medicine, explained why vaginal microbiome screening is important. “As understanding of the vaginal microbiome grows, regular vaginal screening could…

Wait, do sunflowers really kill other plants? What a plant expert recommends The Spruce: Sarah Warner, greenhouse manager of the Case Western Reserve University Farm, talked about the myth that sunflowers kill other plants nearby. "The only time sunflowers are a threat is if they are planted…