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Cities serve as testbeds for evolutionary change Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences: Sarah Diamond, the George B. Mayer Chair in Urban and Environmental Studies and assistant professor of biology, discussed research her team conducted regarding changes in the heat tolerance of ants.

'Zombie Deer Disease' is infecting animals across the country—are humans at risk? Health: Brian Appleby, associate professor of neurology and director of the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center, was interviewed about chronic wasting disease, which is being seen in deer and elk.

United Methodist Church conference may change prohibition on gay marriage and clergy, or not The Plain Dealer: Prior to the United Methodist Church upholding its ban on gay marriage and clergy, Joy Bostic, associate professor of religious studies and founding director of the minor in African and…

Senator Josh Hawley raises questions about Neomi Rao’s abortion stance The New York Times: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law and director of the Center for Business Law and Regulation, explained why he believes it imprudent for Republicans to block a judicial appointment…

Exploradio Origins: The birth of cancer immunotherapy WKSU: Stanton L. Gerson, Distinguished University Professor and director of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, talked about how mutations in cancer cells can be targeted in chemotherapy through immune treatments.

Cleveland 19 investigates downtown rape of woman Cleveland 19 News: Rachel Lovell, senior research associate at the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education, discussed how perpetrators of sexual assault often seek moments of opportunity to exploit a victim’s vulnerabilities,…

Strep A bacteria kill half a million a year. Why don’t we have a vaccine? Mosaic: Marco Costa, professor of medicine, screened children in Uganda for early signs of heart disease, explaining how the results of one teenage boy’s screening indicated he could potentially develop rheumatic heart…

“Supermarkets don’t understand”: inside the extraordinary rise of Aldi Prospect: Sayan Chatterjee, professor of design and innovation, explained the appeal of Aldi to shoppers and its presence in the U.S.

Postpartum depression often tricky to diagnose Family Practice News : Susan Hatters-Friedman, professor of psychiatry, talked about risk factors for and various forms of postpartum depression, and how physicians can help patients.

Case Western Reserve University capital campaign tops $1.8 billion cleveland.com: During the Forward Thinking campaign, Case Western Reserve University raised $1.82 billion in pledges and gifts from more than 60,000 donors—including roughly 46,000 alumni—surpassing both the original and updated…