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Experts Explore Legal Reform in China at Feb. 25 Washington Univ. in St. Louis ForumTop experts in Chinese law will gather at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law Thursday, Feb. 25, for a panel discussion and open public forum. The event, co-sponsored by the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall. A live Web cast also will be available. |
Released: 2/9/2010 8:00 AM EST
Washington University in St. Louis |
ScienceChannels:Genetics, Story Ideas: Science
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Comprehensive Study Using Bioinformatics Predicts the Molecular Causes of Many Genetic DiseasesIt is widely known that genetic mutations cause disease. What are largely unknown are the mechanisms by which these mutations wreak havoc at the molecular level, giving rise to clinically observable symptoms in patients. Now a new study using bioinformatics, reports the ability to predict the molecular cause of many inherited genetic diseases. These predictions have led to the creation of a web-based tool available to academic researchers who study disease. |
Embargo expired: 2/9/2010 8:00 AM EST
Released: 2/8/2010 3:00 PM EST
Buck Institute for Age Research |
LifeEducationChannels:Education |
National Family Literacy Nominations Due Feb. 24The National Center for Family Literacy and Toyota are accepting applications for the 2010 Toyota Family Literacy Teacher of the Year, which will provide the winning educator’s program with $7,500. |
Released: 2/9/2010 6:00 AM EST
National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) |
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$1 Million Gift from 3M Will Create Sales and Communications Lab for IU Kelley School StudentsIndiana University's Kelley School of Business has received $1 million from 3M Corp. and its foundation for a new professional sales and communications lab for students. It is the first major corporate gift for a $60 million capital campaign to transform the school's facilities for undergraduate students. |
Released: 2/9/2010 12:00 AM EST
Indiana University |
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Questions Remain on Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery can effectively treat obesity in adolescents and seems to offer a better alternative than gastric bypass surgery, but further study is needed to determine whether it’s better than nonsurgical options, a UT Southwestern Medical Center surgeon writes. |
Released: 2/8/2010 9:00 PM EST
UT Southwestern Medical Center |
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Scientists Explore the Future of High-Energy Physics
Niobium-based superconducting devices could lead to smaller, more efficient linear colliders. |
Released: 2/8/2010 9:00 PM EST
University of Chicago |
LifeSocial and Behavioral SciencesChannels:Matters of the Heart
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When Love is on the Agenda...
Two faculty members at the University of Utah have over 35 years studying love, romance and relationships covering everyone from adolescents to couples in later life. |
Released: 2/8/2010 9:00 PM EST
Expert Available University of Utah |
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Simple, Quick Test Can Send Patient Safely Home from ER After Chest PainA simple, inexpensive test can determine whether it is safe to send home a patient who comes to the emergency room with chest pain. |
Released: 2/8/2010 9:00 PM EST
Methodist Hospital, Houston |
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Bacow to Step Down from Tufts Presidency in 2011Lawrence S. Bacow has announced that he will step down from the presidency of Tufts University in June 2011, after 10 years of service. |
Released: 2/8/2010 9:00 PM EST
Tufts University |
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Northeastern Professor on Obesity: “Changing the Way We Live”On Tuesday, First Lady Michelle Obama is planning to unveil an anti-childhood obesity drive she is leading. Jessica Hoffman, an associate professor in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences who specializes in school-based prevention of childhood obesity, discusses this urgent health issue and explains what it will take to stop the cycle. |
Released: 2/8/2010 5:00 PM EST
Northeastern University |