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For these scientists, life is all about test tubes and tattoos The Columbus Dispatch: Most scientists devote their lives to their work. But some scientists and students, including graduate student Kati Pech, computer engineering student Shehab Hasan and recent alumnus Myles Murray, devote their…

Objectification of enemies less likely to negatively affect mental health of soldiers Healio: Anthony Jack, assistant professor of cognitive science, philosophy and psychology, discussed the difference in the brain when soldiers objectify enemies as opposed to dehumanizing them. “Our evidence…

Proposed changes in organ donation stir debate NPR: Stuart Youngner, chair of the bioethics department and the Susan E. Watson Professor of Bioethics, discussed the recent consideration for new guidelines for organ donation after cardiac death. "You must keep the people who are taking care of and…

University Hospitals, EMH Healthcare announce plan to merge The Plain Dealer: Mark Votruba, associate professor of economics, weighed in on the potential merge between University Hospitals and Lorain County’s EMH Healthcare. "It's becoming more and more difficult for smaller systems or stand-alone…

Why prosecutors aren't done charging alleged Cleveland captor Ariel Castro The Christian Science Monitor: Carmen Naso, assistant professor of law, explains why more charges may be brought against Ariel Castro. The charges against Castro are coming in two installments to make the process easier…

Cleveland research team's creation of squid-like material could lead to better prosthetics and implants (video) The Plain Dealer: Stuart Rowan, the Kent H. Smith Professor of Engineering, and Jeffrey Capadona, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, discuss their research and creation of a…

Science has literally built Luke Skywalker’s robotic hand, touch and all Gizmodo: Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have created a robotic hand many thought was only possible in science fiction. Watch as CWRU’s flat interface nerve electrode system demonstrates how it can provide…

Ohio's Utica shale promises, challenges examined at CWRU meeting The Plain Dealer: Many questions about shale gas and fracking were contemplated this week at a two-day conference held on the campus of Case Western Reserve University. The conference was sponsored by the National Academy of…

California bill poised to lift restrictions on egg donation Nature.com: Insoo Hyun, associate professor of bioethics, talked about coercion concerns in the process of human egg donation. He noted that the new bill mandates oversight by institutional review boards, which routinely consider whether…

Will Myriad ruling stifle innovation? Many still see plenty of incentives for genetics companies Med City News: Craig A. Nard, the Tom J.E. and Bette Lou Walker Professor of Law, discussed the Supreme Court’s ruling on Myriad Genetics and how it may spell bad news for the future innovation. “The…