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New $100 genetic test identifies men who have vastly increased chance of developing prostate cancer Forbes: Fredrick Schumacher, associate professor in the Department of Population & Quantitative Health Sciences, discussed his team’s research paper that suggested certain men may be at a greater…

Family separation at the border ideastream: With increasing reports of immigrant families being separated at the U.S. border, Aleksandar Cuic, adjunct professor of law, explained how ICE raids and the zero-tolerance immigration policy may not actually be a deterrent to those who wish to migrate.

LeBron James is worth hundreds of millions to the Cavs and Cleveland ESPN: With rumors that LeBron James may no longer play for Cleveland, many are considering what economic damage his departure would cause. Daniel Shoag, visiting associate professor of economics, examined James’ impact on…

Why does soda cost less than water at the corner store? A college forum symposium ideastream: As part of an expert panel, Anna Thornton Matos, REACH project manager at the Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods, discussed the greater pubic health effects of lower prices for unhealthy…

Four Ohio universities among top in invention patents cleveland.com: Case Western Reserve University ranked 43rd internationally in utility patents granted in 2017, according to a recent list put out by the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association.

Supreme Court decides Ohio voter registration case ideastream: Jonathan Entin, the David L. Brennan Professor Emeritus of Law and adjunct professor of political science, examined the U.S. Supreme Court decision in favor of Ohio’s policy to purge voters off rolls if they meet certain criteria.

What is dark matter and why hasn't anyone found it yet? Gizmodo: Stacy McGaugh, professor of astronomy, explained the potential risk of accepting the existence of dark matter as fact and gave evidence as to why it may not be the only plausible explanation for the strange behavior of galaxies.

Miss America changes VOA: Eileen Anderson-Fye, director of the Medicine, Society and Culture Program and associate professor of bioethics, discussed why the elimination of the swimsuit portion from the Miss America pageant may not be as progressive as it seems.

Why more companies are operating lean (even when they can afford to hire) Inc.: Scott Shane, the A. Malachi Mixon III Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies and professor of economics, explained why, in some instances, reports of increased employment and revenue may be misleading in terms of job…

How the U.S. Supreme Court cake baker case affects LGBTQ Ohioans cleveland.com: The U.S. Supreme Court decided in early June that a Colorado baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple was within his rights. Joan Burda, adjunct professor of law, interpreted this decision and recent…