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  • In laboratory experiments, a chemical compound found in the shell of the cashew nut promotes the repair of myelin, a team from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Medical Center reported Aug. 17 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

    Aug 17, 2020

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    ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, Nashville commemorate 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment

    ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is celebrating the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which opened the door for a woman’s right to vote, with a series of upcoming events. Read More

    Aug 17, 2020

  • An inflammatory factor in mucus could be a biomarker of treatment-resistant chronic sinusitis used to determine which patients are at risk for repeat sinus surgery.

    Aug 11, 2020

  • Each week a woman consumes alcohol during the first five to 10 weeks of pregnancy is associated with an incremental 8% increase in risk of miscarriage, according to a study published this week by ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Medical Center researchers.

    Aug 10, 2020

  • A computational technique that combines the effect of multiple genomic variants has the potential to identify high-risk individuals for cancer prevention.

    Aug 10, 2020

  • Identifying the norovirus genotypes associated with more severe infections in children could guide strain selection for candidate norovirus vaccines.

    Aug 6, 2020

  • Deborah Lannigan and colleagues identify a key regulator of the estrogen receptor and suggest that its downregulation by oral contraceptives may increase oxidative stress and DNA damage, a common cause of cancer.

    Aug 6, 2020

  • Appendiceal cancer — cancer of the appendix — is a rare malignancy that is usually found during surgery for acute appendicitis. Although the rate of appendectomies has been stable over the last two decades, the incidence of malignant appendiceal cancer increased 232% in the United States.

    Aug 6, 2020

  • Non-white Americans, especially Asian Americans, are at disproportionately higher risk for gastric cancer compared to non-Hispanic white Americans. A new study breaks down this risk according to specific ethnicities and locations within the stomach.

    Aug 6, 2020

  • A team of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ and ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Medical Center researchers has received a $3.1 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to develop advanced, patient-specific cochlear implant stimulation models for customized implant programming.

    Aug 6, 2020

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    Academic acceleration has no negative long-term effects on the psychological well-being of gifted youth

    A new longitudinal study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth finds that there are no negative effects on the long-term well-being of gifted youth from academic acceleration such as skipping grades, graduating early, or a combination of advanced educational placement methods. Read More

    Aug 3, 2020

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    Supervision of principals should focus on instructional leadership, according to ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ research supported by the Wallace Foundation

    Research on the evolving role of principal supervisors from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´â€™s Peabody College of education and human development was included in two of three reports released July 21 by the Wallace Foundation, a national philanthropy that seeks to improve learning for marginalized children. Read More

    Jul 28, 2020

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    John Vrooman, revered professor of sports economics, has died

    ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ emeritus professor of economics John Vrooman, who had a passion for all things sports and taught one of the most popular classes at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ focusing on sports economics, passed away on July 5. Before he passed, Vrooman asked that he not have an official obituary, but fellow economics professor Robert Driskill wrote this remembrance of Vrooman, who had a teaching career that spanned almost five decades. Read More

    Jul 17, 2020

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    ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ statements on Greek Life

    Aug. 2, 2020: “At ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, student organizations are formed and led by students, but members are expected to adhere to high standards of conduct aligned with our commitment to a safe, welcoming and inclusive campus for everyone. When student conduct violations occur, we take action, investigate and hold perpetrators accountable… Read More

    Jul 7, 2020

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    Statement from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ regarding presidential proclamation suspending and restricting immigration

    Read ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´'s statement regarding the Trump Administration's June 22, 2020, proclamation suspending and restricting immigration to the United States. Read More

    Jun 23, 2020

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    Artificial intelligence offers a chance to optimize COVID-19 treatment in international partnership

    Jonathan Irish joins an international collaboration by deploying artificial intelligence to optimize COVID-19 treatment and vaccine development. Read More

    May 29, 2020

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    New research reveals environmental pollutant in drinking water is more dangerous than previously understood

    Nancy Carrasco has found that the environmental pollutant perchlorate, found in drinking water in 49 states, is more dangerous than we knew. Read More

    May 26, 2020

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    Ask an Expert: How do you manage a natural disaster during a pandemic?

    Mark Abkowitz, professor of civil and environmental engineering, discusses the challenges of managing a natural disaster during a pandemic. Read More

    May 17, 2020

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    Statement from ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s Final Title IX Rule

    “ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is deeply committed to ensuring the safety of each and every member of our community. We are reviewing the new Title IX regulations, and will take the time necessary to examine these complex rules to ensure we implement them in a manner that protects the well-being and safety… Read More

    May 6, 2020

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    Ask an Expert: How does the economy restart?

    Kathleen McKiernan, assistant professor of economics, discusses how the economy can restart after the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

    Apr 29, 2020