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U.S. pandemic deaths likely to double sans urgent action Medium: Mark Cameron, associate professor at the School of Medicine, discussed the massive surges in COVID-19 cases around the nation.

The MSC: regeneration orchestrator The Scientist: Arnold Caplan, professor of biology at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke of uncovering the promise of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), also known as medicinal signaling cells, to modulate the immune system and regenerate tissue.

A frank conversation: politics and faith WEWS: Deepak Sarma, a professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, spoke about the confluence of religion and politics in the aftermath of the 2020 election.

Houston researchers roll out COVID-killing machines Houston Chronicle: Katharine Van Tassel, visiting professor of law, discussed product claims “that may be a step too far” when promoting reduced transmission of COVID-19, noting that the FDA is allowing industry to self-regulate amid the pandemic…

Cleveland’s Barley House filed a lawsuit in Erie County to challenge the state’s coronavirus restrictions on bars cleveland.com: Andrew Pollis, professor of law, discussed why a bar in Cleveland might file a lawsuit against the state in a court in Erie County—instead of Cuyahoga County. The rules…

Finding hope when things feel gloomy The New York Times: Silvia Hernandez, a graduate student in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences, commented on research showing the benefits of brief hope interventions in the face of emotional depletion, saying that…

Interactive coronavirus tracker can pinpoint risk, by county and size of gathering cleveland.com: Peter Zimmerman, professor at the School of Medicine, said that people who consult a coronavirus tracker still have to weigh the risks of contracting the illness themselves.

Teeth grinding, facial pain have increased due to stress from COVID-19 Healthline: Leena Palomo, professor of periodontics and director of the DMD Periodontics Program, discussed how stress-induced bruxism—teeth grinding—has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Dow hit a record high. So did the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. WEWS: Michael Goldberg, an associate professor of design and innovation at the Weatherhead School of Management, noted that the Dow record set this week on Wall Street doesn't reflect the pain still being felt on Main Streets…

'Tis the season! Or is it? We asked COVID-19 experts: 'Would you do this, doc?' Cincinnati Enquirer: Mark Cameron, an assistant professor at the School of Medicine, offered comments on how to safely navigate traditions and social situations during upcoming holidays.