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Local reps' bill would prevent courts from hearing challenges to abortion laws under Issue 1 Dayton Daily News: Jessie Hill, the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, explained why a newly introduced statehouse bill intended to prevent state courts from hearing challenges to Ohio abortion laws…

For childcare facilities, keeping doors open is a juggling act Crain’s Cleveland Business: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, noted that the economics of childcare have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “It’s not that profitable to be working in or…

Ground-breaking imaging research Fox 8 Cleveland: Dan Ma, assistant professor of biomedical engineering; Mark Griswold, the Pavey Family Designated Professor of Innovative Imaging-Revolutionizing the Worlds of Education; Chris Flask, professor of radiology, shared their work alongside physicians…

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have discovered why a gene that, when mutated, is a common cause of two debilitating brain diseases: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The study found that the protein generated by this mutant…

Can animals evolve fast enough to keep up with climate change? Hakai Magazine: Sarah Diamond, associate professor in the Department of Biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, said that at least a few creatures will be able to evolve quickly enough to head off the rapid speed of climate…

Department of Justice launches antitrust review of Cedar Fair, Six Flags merger cleveland.com: Anat Alon-Beck, associate professor of law, outlined the Department of Justice's antitrust review, following the proposed merger between amusement park giants Cedar Fair and Six Flags—a move that could…

Viral TikToker supports Ohio bill to protect ‘kidfluencers’ from exploitation Ohio Capital Journal: Eric Chaffee, the Peter M. Gerhart Distinguished Research Scholar and associate director of the Center for Business Law, discussed a new bill introduced to the Ohio House designed to create…

Why Summa Health acquisition could be a ‘game-changer’ for U.S. health care Crain’s Cleveland Business (subscription required): J.B. Silvers, professor and interim co-dean of Weatherhead School of Management, shared why he’s cautiously optimistic after Akron-based Summa Health recently announced…

Study: Eating breakfast and dinner earlier in the day might lower heart disease risk Health: Bhupendar Tayal, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, discussed new research that found that the time you eat meals might impact your risk of heart disease.

Entertainment businesses find creative solutions as more people opt to stay home on weeknights WEWS: Jonathan Ernest, assistant professor at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed how businesses are finding creative ways to entice more customers Monday through Thursday, when many stay home…