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Malaria evolves to gain victims The Columbus Dispatch: Peter A. Zimmerman, professor of international health, biology and genetics, discussed the recent finding of a strain of malaria that has evolved to bypass the natural defense mechanisms of Africans. “We want to see if this mutation is showing…

Free dental exams for adults offered at Case Western Reserve University The Plain Dealer: The School of Dental Medicine will offer free dental exams, X-rays, cleaning and oral screenings to adults this Saturday, Jan. 11, as part of the school’s organized day of service, known as “Prophy Day.” The…

Polar vortex brings subzero temperatures and 'amazing' wind chills The Plain Dealer: Joseph Prahl, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, discussed the science of the wind-chill effect that was experienced in Cleveland this past week. “The wind and low temperatures work together to…

Experts believe many entrepreneurs will choose to go without health insurance in 2014 Crain’s Cleveland Business: Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, talked about how the penalties and subsidies for health insurance won’t be enough to convince people to pay…

"Customary International Law in Times of Fundamental Change" C-SPAN2: Michael Scharf, acting dean of the School of Law and director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center, discussed his book, “Customary International Law in Times of Fundamental Change” at the City Club of Cleveland.

Studies: Younger HIV patients more isolated, stressed than older patients; life expectancy improving The Plain Dealer: Allison Webel, assistant professor of nursing, talked about her team’s research, which found that younger HIV patients are more prone to higher levels of stress and isolation than…

Veterans’ treatment addresses both mental illness, substance abuse The Columbus Dispatch: Patrick Boyle, director of implementation at the Center for Evidence-Based Practices at Case Western Reserve University, discussed the recent emergence of integrative treatment for mental illness and…

Prosthetic hand with sense of touch in development at CWRU and Cleveland VA The Plain Dealer: Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland VA are working on an artificial hand that provides sensory feedback to the person wearing it.“Most people don’t feel that the (artificial)…

CWRU researchers receive $486,000 grant for sickle cell work The Plain Dealer: A research team led by Umut Gurkan, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, received $486,000 from the Doris Duke Foundation to continue its work on sickle cell disease. The team is working to help…

What criticism does to your employees' brains Inc.: Richard Boyatzis, Distinguished University Professor, was quoted on the topic of managerial coaching practices in the book, Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence. “Talking about your positive goals and dreams activates brain centers that open…