Mice reveal possible source of depression
Genetic variations in a specific protein may be a significant cause of human depression, University researchers say.
Campus Authors: Larry M. May
Crimes Against Humanity: A Normative Account provides a philosophical analysis of some of the most difficult issues in international criminal law.
Higher fluoride levels are found in instant tea
The researchers found some regular-strength preparations contain as much as 6.5 parts per million of fluoride, well over the 4 ppm maximum allowed.
Swinkels elected fellow of Econometric Society
The Econometric Society is the most prestigious society in its field; only about 15 individuals per year have been elected as fellows.
Biotech boost
Photo by Robert BostonUniversity and city officials celebrate the groundbreaking of the nonprofit Center of Research, Technology & Entrepreneurial Exchange.
Sophomore’s essay published in new nonpartisan anthology
Eric Wasserstrum wrote the piece when he was executive editor of Washington Witness, the bi-weekly conservative student newspaper.
‘Chancellor Chat’ Feb. 10 & 16
Chancellor Wrighton will speak on several issues of interest to members of the University community and will take questions.
Assembly Series: Gottfried to present Ferguson lecture Feb. 9
Kurt Gottfried, co-founder and chair of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), has made scientific advocacy his vocation and is committed to generating independent scientific advice for use in creating public policies that affect Americans’ lives. Gottfried will present the William C. Ferguson Lecture, “Science Meets Politics: From Thomas Jefferson to George W. Bush,” at […]
The City as Subject exhibit to run through Feb. 21
On view in Olin Library Special Collections, the presentation features 56 artists’ books whose subject is the city.
Former U.S. Solicitor General Olson to deliver Tyrrell Williams Lecture
“A Conversation With Theodore B. Olson,” the former U.S. solicitor general and a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, will begin at 4 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Bryan Cave Moot Courtroom of Anheuser-Busch Hall and serve as the School of Law’s 2005 Tyrrell Williams Lecture. Olson is expected to discuss his experience as one […]
View More Stories