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February 16, 2016
Charles Shipan, professor of political science and public policy, co-wrote a column about the U.S. Supreme Court’s inevitable shift to the left if the Senate approves President Obama’s nomination to succeed the late Antonin Scalia.
The Washington Post -
February 16, 2016
Dr. Philip Zazove, professor of family medicine, says it’s crucial that medical schools do a better job of ensuring that patients with disabilities encounter people like them when they go to the doctor.
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February 15, 2016
“Any instances in which primates are dying from unknown causes is potentially a concern for humans as well. We simply don’t know why this is happening and we need to find out,” said Liliana Cortés Ortiz, research associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, on the mysterious deaths of dozens of monkeys in Central America.
Global Post -
February 15, 2016
A story about celebrities keeping mum on news about their lives or careers in this day of social media features comments by Daniel Herwitz, professor of comparative literature, philosophy and history of art.
The New York Times -
February 15, 2016
Research by Dr. Julie Lumeng, associate professor of nutritional sciences, and pediatrics and communicable diseases, found that among low-income, preschool-age children, dietary variety and diversity may increase their risk of becoming overweight.
U.S. News & World Report -
February 14, 2016
Dr. Kenneth Langa, professor of internal medicine and health management and policy, was interviewed about his research on dementia risk.
National Public Radio -
February 14, 2016
Donald Welch, chief information security officer, was quoted in an article about a secret network-monitoring program at the University of California that is stirring controversy due to lack of transparency.
Inside Higher Ed -
February 14, 2016
Dr. Marjorie Treadwell, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, and Aubree Gordon, assistant professor of epidemiology, said that the recent discovery of Zika in the brain of a fetus with severe birth defects strengthens the evidence that the virus is causing microcephaly.
NBC News -
February 11, 2016
Dr. Amy Rothberg, assistant professor of internal medicine and nutritional sciences, says people with higher amounts of body fat have higher amounts of leptin, but they can develop leptin resistance — which means they don’t pick up on the signal that they’ve gotten enough calories.
CBS News -
February 11, 2016
“Given the harm that Flint children and residents have had to endure for nearly two years, it is time for a forward-thinking response that not only ensures clean water but also helps residents recover wealth losses and gives Flint children the supports necessary to be successful in school and adulthood,” said Trina Shanks, associate professor of social work.
Huffington Post
