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Why do some get COVID and others don't? CWRU experts looking for answers ideastream: Christopher King, a professor in the Department of Pathology at the School of Medicine, commented on a study he’ll lead that will focus on the household contacts of people infected with COVID-19.

The curious DNA circles that make treating cancer so hard Chemical and Engineering News: Peter Scacheri, the Gertrude and Donnelly Hess Professor in Oncology at the School of Medicine, discussed whether “long-ignored” extrachromosomal DNA can help us understand how cancer evolves resistance to…

White House to hold swearing-in for Barrett Newsy: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, discussed a range of issues following the confirmation of newly minted Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett—ranging from the controversy of the nomination to the future of women’s…

Election ripe for challenges over mail-in ballots, recounts, electoral votes United Press International: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science, said that while it's unlikely any court would accept a challenge about the validity of…

Canton police officer resigns before being terminated after 'highly inappropriate' social media post WEWS: Andrew Geronimo, lecturer at the School of Law and director of the First Amendment Clinic, weighed in on the case of a Canton police officer who resigned after the police department became…

3 authors offer inspiration for National Novel Writing Month Cleveland Magazine: Thrity Umrigar, Distinguished University Professor, and Brad Ricca, a lecturer—both in the Department of English at the College of Arts and Sciences—offered writing advice for National Novel Writing Month.

Pope's endorsement of gay civil unions shows religious communities are changing, scholar says WEWS: Deepak Sarma, a professor of religious studies at the College of Arts and Sciences, commented on the pope’s endorsement of civil unions and protections for same-sex couples.

Ohioans voice their votes as poll shows Pres. Trump and Biden tied CBS Evening News: Daniel Shoag, associate professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, discussed how the pandemic continues to affect the economy in Ohio and throughout the Midwest.

Evidence grows that reducing fluroquinolone use can control C. difficile Healio: Curtis J. Donskey, professor of medicine and member of the Division of Infectious Diseases and HIV Medicine, spoke about a study he co-authored.

Emergency plans fail to consider complexity of Mariner East pipelines, and those most at risk in an accident Philadelphia Inquirer: Sharona Hoffman, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, discussed how emergency plans often don’t include those who are unable to escape a catastrophe.