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Plenty of pollen for allergy sufferers, thanks to dry, warm weather The Plain Dealer: Samuel Friedlander, clinical assistant professor of medicine, explained why allergies tend to get worse in the fall.

Rosacea caused half by nature, half by lifestyle Health Day: Daniel Popkin, assistant professor of dermatology, discussed his study, which found that rosacea is caused by both genetics and lifestyle choices. "We now have strong evidence for the first time that there is clearly a genetic…

In Gamelife, a portrait of the writer as a young role-player NPR: Michael W. Clune, professor of English, was interviewed for NPR'sAll Things Considered about his new book, Gamelife. The book tells the story of his childhood through the lens of seven early computer games. Clune also discussed the…

Five myths about public housing The Washington Post: Rhonda Y. Williams’ book, The Politics of Public Housing, provided a point of reference for an article about the myths of public housing, including that it was created by bureaucrats. Research by Williams, founder and director of the Social…

CWRU doctoral student, 64, interprets for presidents, politicians and preachers with sign language The Plain Dealer: Suzanne Cromlish, PhD candidate at the Weatherhead School of Management, has been a sign language interpreter for talks by five presidents and a number of presidential…

Strangely familiar: Is dark matter normal stuff in disguise? New Scientist(subscription required): Glenn Starkman, professor of physics and astronomy, explained why he believes there are exotic configurations of ordinary matter waiting to be discovered.

Caped superhero is pushing marijuana legalization in Ohio Associated Press: ResponsibleOhio’s new caped superhero, Buddie, has been used to market marijuana legalization to college-aged students, but has drawn criticism. "They need an attention grabber," said Casey Newmeyer, assistant professor of…

Dittrick Medical Museum to host series of 'Conversations' on hot-button medical topics The Plain Dealer: Brandy Schillace, research associate and public engagement fellow at the Dittrick Museum of Medical History, discussed the museum’s new conversation series to engage the public.

New method tests reproductive potential of Asian carp Fishens Magazine: Katherine Krynak, who recently obtained her PhD from Case Western Reserve University, discussed her study on a new test that can determine the reproductive ability of grass carp, which can be harmful to the Great Lakes region.

Adult education profile: Healthcare EMBA Cleveland Business Connects: Simon Peck, associate dean for MBA programs and associate professor of design and innovation, discussed the Cleveland Clinic-Weatherhead Executive MBA. “The program develops on our internationally ranked executive MBA program,”…