Alexander Technique funding available
The method focuses on improving body movements and physical function; it’s commonly studied by athletes and performing artists.
New living spaces
Photo by David KilperPhase 4B of a new residence hall on the South 40 continues, in which both Koenig and Liggett halls were scheduled to be replaced.
Scientists find receptor protein that synchronizes fruit fly’s internal clock
Neuroscientists identified a receptor for pigment-dispersing factor protein, which had previously been recognized as helping keep different internal “clocks” synchronized.
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Study eases concerns over mental side effects from potent AIDS drug
The anxiety, dizziness, “funny feelings” and vivid dreams triggered by efavirenz fade away within a month, possibly clearing the way for more widespread use.
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Rich O’Donnell,
Steven L. Teitelbaum, M.D.,
Eric Mumford, Ph.D.,
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Heart failure linked to altered communication channels
School of Medicine researchers identified an alteration in heart cell connections when they studied muscle samples from the heart-transplant patients.
Powers named Hagemann professor of neurology
He’s the head of the cerebrovascular disease section of the Department of Neurology and a professor of neurological surgery and of radiology.
Service award nominations sought
The Dean’s Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor awarded to a medical staff member, includes a $1,000 cash prize.
‘Dem Bones’
Photo by Robert BostonA bone-density screening was a recent initiative of the Community Outreach Program of the Division of Geriatrics and Nutritional Science.
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