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Safer blood transfusions could result from Case Western Reserve University research on nitric oxide: Discoveries The Plain Dealer: Recent research shows a method for replenishing the missing nitric oxide in banked blood reverses the negative effects seen after transfusion. “This is a major step…

CWRU: cornerstone of a thriving University Circle Cleveland Jewish News: Case Western Reserve University President Barbara R. Snyder wrote an article about the success of the university, the welcomed development of Uptown and continued growth of University Circle.

Pilot Flying J's top executives knew about scheme involving rebates, former employee tells prosecutors The Plain Dealer:Michael Benza, senior instructor of law, discussed the Pilot Flying J investigation and how prosecutors go about building a case. "The main idea is that once you develop a case…

High court rules on gay marriage, Voting Rights Act ideastream: The Supreme Court recently ruled on the Defense of Marriage Act and the Voting Rights Act. Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor of Law, weighed in on the court’s decisions.

'Smart Snacks' to oust junk foods from schools The Plain Dealer: Mary Beth Kavanagh, senior instructor of nutrition, discussed new snack standards in schools created to help combat childhood obesity. Kavanagh said the next step is to work on children's food environment during rest of the day. "If…

Be well: Young and obese ideastream: Shirley Moore, the Edward J. and Louise Mellen Professor of Nursing, was featured on a WVIZ/PBS special to discuss the IMPACT study and other research taking place in our region to combat childhood obesity. The show originally aired June 27 and will re-air on…

Nerve cells 're-grown' in rats after spinal injury BBC: Jerry Silver, professor of neurosciences, talked about his research that restored bladder function in rats with severe spinal cord injuries. "If we can show in a larger animal that our technique works and does no additional harm, I see no…

Sustainability fatigue, disruptive innovation and the flourishing enterprise Greenbiz.com: Chris Laszlo, associate professor of organizational behavior, explained companies’ sustainability journeys and the phenomenon of “sustainability fatigue.” “When a major company launches a sustainability…

Ohio reaches out to Brazil ideastream: David Fleshler, associate provost for international affairs, discussed the growing presence of Brazilian students at universities around the world. “Universities, both in the United States and elsewhere—in the UK, in Australia, in Singapore, and frankly, even…

What makes a university great? Audacious irreverence, that's what! The Huffington Post: Deepak Sarma, professor of South Asian religions and philosophy, blogged about what makes a university truly great and the importance of dialogue and debate in the arena of higher education.