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What is whole genome sequencing, and how might it change the outcome of the Gilgo Beach Killer trial? A&E: Michael Benza, professor of practice at the School of Law, said courts won’t automatically accept whole genome sequencing; each jurisdiction must vet the new technology like any new…

Grocery chains push $40 Thanksgiving meal deals, but experts say shoppers should expect to pay more WEWS: Michael Goldberg, professor at Weatherhead School of Management and associate vice president of the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship, said the $40 Thanksgiving bundles “aren’t apples to…

Why would Andrea Yates drown her 5 kids? A&E: Susan Hatters-Friedman, the Phillip J. Resnick Professor of Forensic Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, emphasized that postpartum psychosis involves hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thinking—and in that state, “we see mothers…

Approval of vagus nerve stimulator may herald ‘pivot point’ for rheumatology Healio: Leonard H. Calabrese, professor of medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, explained how a new device is a turning point in the field of immuno-autonomics and the treatment of immune-mediated…

Here's what RFK Jr., FDA got wrong about menopausal hormone therapy Medpage Today: Rachel Weinerman, associate professor of reproductive biology and an OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, clarified what the FDA's decision to remove the black box warning on menopausal hormone therapy…

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work ABC News: Eric Chaffee, the John C. Hutchins Professor of Law, said airlines face “complex hurdles” in rebuilding schedules set months in advance, meaning holiday travel won’t rebound quickly. Flight…

Case Western Reserve University hosts dental clinic for CMSD students WEWS: Kristin Williams, associate professor and associate dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed Give Kids a Smile Day, during which CWRU dental students deliver free dental care to…

Removing barriers to dental care Spectrum News: Ying An, visiting assistant professor at the School of Dental Medicine, discussed the annual Give Kids a Smile Day, during which the dental school provides free cleanings, exams and preventive care to underserved children. She noted that the event…

Plastics protestors get creative with the industry in town cleveland.com: Joao Maia, professor of macromolecular science and engineering at Case School of Engineering, weighed in on plastic sustainability. "We are trying to make plastics sustainable, because plastics are not going anywhere," he…

FDA reverses disease label on menopause therapy NTD: Rachel Pope, associate professor of urology, discussed the FDA's recent move to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy packaging. “Hopefully, it will reduce the fear of women using estrogen products for relief of their symptoms and…