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Taking antiviral aim to stop COVID-19 and possible future viruses in their tracks
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University, Duke and Rutgers lead work to understand how the novel coronavirus’s tangled RNA could help treat infected people Scientists at Case Western Reserve, Duke, and Rutgers universities have identified compounds within the coronavirus genome that have…
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Stay safe when using a bicycle or scooter
Winter in Cleveland is coming—but on days when Northeast Ohio weather is cooperating, a bicycle or scooter can still be a quick way to get you where you need to go. Before you start riding, Case Western Reserve Public Safety wants to remind you of several precautions to keep yourself, pedestrians…
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Search for new research leader begins; position to report to president, elevated to senior vice president
Technology Transfer Office now reports to General Counsel Peter Poulos President Eric W. Kaler today announced that Provost and Executive Vice President Ben Vinson and School of Medicine Dean and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs Stan Gerson will co-chair the committee leading the search…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in December
As cold weather returns to Ohio, the official start of winter and the university’s winter break are just on the horizon. Whether you need to step away from studying for finals or are just looking for a fun weekend activity, there’s plenty of ways to get out and enjoy Cleveland during the month of…
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Researchers warn of next ‘wave’ of opioid overdose deaths
Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office on front lines of another epidemic plaguing nation When Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Thomas Gilson issued a public health warning earlier this month, the cause wasn’t COVID-19—but drugs. Over a 48-hour period Nov. 6…
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Walking on campus in the evenings? Get tips for staying safe
As the days get shorter and the sun sets earlier, it becomes even more important to take safety precautions on campus. First and foremost: Pay attention to your surroundings. This includes, as always, avoiding becoming engrossed in your phone or wearing headphones that obscure outside sounds. But…
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Support CWRU organizations and initiatives during #GivingTuesdayatCWRU
GivingTuesday, the global day of giving that engages more than 30 million donors each year, began as an effort to combat commercialized shopping days such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday with radical generosity. The social media-based movement has returned to Case Western Reserve, where the…
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From molecules to the bedside: How donor support is shaping the field of nursing
Editor’s note: This article first appeared in Forefront, but we’re sharing it in The Daily now in honor of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the United States will need another 1.1 million nurses by 2022. But the shortage goes beyond the…
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New method for enabling a more reliable electric grid
U.S. Department of Energy invests $3 million in better-than-lithium batteries being developed by Case Western Reserve University chemical engineers Case Western Reserve University chemical engineers are working on a new generation of smaller, safer and less expensive batteries they say could allow…
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5 questions with… CWRU head athletic trainer Jay Garfield
Sports are integrated into every aspect of Jay Garfield’s day—from the moment he wakes up in the morning until his head hits the pillow at night. It's a passion he's had since high school, and it's one he puts to use daily in his role as the head athletic trainer at Case Western Reserve…