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How positive mentors help us tap into the neuroscience of success  Good: Anthony Jack, associate professor of philosophy, psychology, neurology and neuroscience, explained the importance of having a positive mentor. “What we see is that how mentors help their mentees focus, how they make them…

Local preschool studies are limited: Will suburban schools share student data to learn more? The Plain Dealer: Robert Fischer, research professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, discussed the challenges associated with  purposes.

In Cleveland, dental students spark senior smiles ADA News: Co-Directors of the Geriatric Dental Program Suparna A. Mahalaha and Nicole Harris, and James Lalumandier, chair of the community dentistry department, talked about how the School of Dental Medicine’s “Lifelong Smiles” van has helped…

Immortal tension: Henrietta Lacks, and the rift between the new common rule and the common good WBUR: Aaron Goldenberg, associate professor of bioethics, talked about the challenges associated with potential regulations that would add a consent process for human specimens. “We work with a couple…

Giant tortoise fossil reveals Bolivia's lowland past Daily Mail: Darin Croft, an anatomy professor, discussed his discovery of a tortoise shell in Bolivia that reveals clues about the elevation history of the Andes Mountains and climate change. “We're trying to understand how tectonic plate…

Hidden gem: CWRU farm is living classroom for students (PDF) The Chagrin Valley Times: Ana Locci, University Farm director, and Renae Brown, Farm Food Program associate, discussed the success of Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms. “About six years ago, with all of the movement in the Cleveland…

Babies in the womb aren’t so sterile after all Time: Sharon Meropol, assistant professor of pediatrics, talked about a study revealing that a mother’s health and the microbes she has may have a bigger impact on babies in vitro than researchers originally believed. “We knew it was important for mom…

Is the vegetarian diet bad for the environment? News Net 5: Darcy Freedman, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, weighed in on a study that found vegetarian diets can actually have taxing effects on the environment. “This research is novel and innovative in the sense that it’s…

What to do if your child’s weight gain falters U.S. News and World Report: Laura Caserta, assistant professor of pediatrics, discussed the problem of parents feeding children whatever they like. “It’s a vicious cycle where they just become very picky eaters because that’s what their parents make…

No small change: FirstMerit’s proposed sale could have impact beyond banking The Akron Beacon Journal: William Mahnic, associate professor of banking and finance, explained how deeply Akron will feel the closing of FirstMerit Bank, noting that many corporations seek out cities with bank…