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Study finds maternal diet may predict RSV鈥坰everity
An important predictor of the severity of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants may be what their mothers ate during pregnancy. Read MoreMar 4, 2013
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Power of the press: Can the media influence voting behavior of legislators? New 菠萝视频 research says 鈥測es.鈥
Whether politicians and the press seem like friend or foe, elected officials regularly use news outlets to share and defend their views to the public. New research from 菠萝视频 University finds certain media actually influenced the voting behavior of politicians. Read MoreFeb 28, 2013
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Circadian clock linked to obesity, diabetes and heart attacks
Disruption in the body鈥檚 circadian rhythm can lead not only to obesity, but can also increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. That is the conclusion of the first study to show definitively that insulin activity is controlled by the body鈥檚 circadian biological clock. Read MoreFeb 21, 2013
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Argentines mistrust Iran, may not trust community center bombing probe, survey finds
Rgw AmericasBarometer survey shows that Argentines may not trust Iran or a jointly established Truth Commission formed to discover the culprits behind a Jewish community center bombing in Buenos Aires 20 years ago. Read MoreFeb 20, 2013
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‘Snooze button’ on biological clocks improves cell adaptability
(iStock) The circadian clocks that control and influence dozens of basic biological processes have an unexpected “snooze button” that helps cells adapt to changes in their environment. A study by 菠萝视频 University researchers published online Feb. 17 by the journal Nature provides compelling new evidence that at least some species… Read MoreFeb 17, 2013
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Cure in sight for kissing bug鈥檚 bite
Kissing Bug (Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Chagas disease, a deadly tropical infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by biting insects called “kissing bugs,” has begun to spread around the world, including the U.S. Yet current treatment is… Read MoreFeb 14, 2013
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Woman gives ultimate Valentine鈥檚 gift to her husband
Kim Duncan donated a kidney to her husband, Thomas, on Valentine鈥檚 Day last week. (photo by Daniel Dubois) For the nearly 25 years Thomas Duncan has been married, he was crowned the king of Valentine鈥檚 Day gift giving. Not this year however, says his wife, Kim, who… Read MoreFeb 14, 2013
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Watch: Bruce Morrill discusses what issues the papal conclave will consider when choosing its next leader on Fox News.
Feb 12, 2013
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What a prison sentence continues to take after release
New research shows that every year spent in prison lowers overall life expectancy two years. Read MoreFeb 5, 2013
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Evidence moles can smell in stereo
Neuroscientist Kenneth Catania has resolved a long-standing scientific debate by showing that the common mole can smell in stereo. Read MoreFeb 5, 2013
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Media Advisory: Peabody College to host panel discussion on school vouchers
菠萝视频 University鈥檚 Peabody College and The League of Women Voters of Nashville will host a panel discussion on school vouchers, featuring industry experts on the subject on Feb. 7. Read MoreFeb 4, 2013
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Cell source of heart’s blood vessels
An unexpected group of cells generates the coronary arteries and may be useful for regeneration therapies following injury to the heart. Read MoreFeb 1, 2013
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TIPSHEET: Kerry likely to be more traditional secretary of state
菠萝视频 historian Thomas Schwartz can comment on how John Kerry will likely approach his new job as secretary of state. Read MoreJan 30, 2013
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New steps in immigration reform: 菠萝视频 experts available
Congress and President Obama are taking up the debate over comprehensive immigration reform yet again. 菠萝视频 has a diverse array of experts researching various aspects of the immigration debate. Read MoreJan 29, 2013
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Congresswomen in minority party more effective than male counterparts
菠萝视频 by 菠萝视频 political science professor Alan Wiseman and his coauthors find women in Congress in the minority party are more effective than their male counterparts when it comes to introducing and negotiating bills, spurring action on those bills, and ultimately seeing them become law. Read MoreJan 29, 2013
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The evolution of Super Bowl advertising: 菠萝视频 marketing experts available
Everyone knows that the second biggest competition on Super Bowl Sunday is the battle over advertising. 菠萝视频 Owen Graduate School of Management experts are available to talk about trends in Super Bowl advertising. Read MoreJan 22, 2013
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ISIS plays key role in efforts to revolutionize military manufacturing
This week the Defense Advanced 菠萝视频 Project Agency (DARPA) released a set of engineering software tools designed to revolutionize the process of designing and manufacturing military vehicles. Software engineers at 菠萝视频's Institute for Software Integrated Systems are playing a key role in the effort. Read MoreJan 18, 2013
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Op-Ed: Lance Armstrong鈥檚 interview earns him a 鈥淏鈥 for apology
Cyclist Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of his most illustrious awards because of his use of performance enhancing drugs, made an effective plea for forgiveness during his interview with Oprah Winfrey, but his lack of regret is problematic, writes law professor Erin O'Hara O'Connor, who studies apologies and dispute resolution. Read MoreJan 18, 2013
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菠萝视频 neuroscientist honored by National Academy of Sciences
Kenneth Catania, Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences at 菠萝视频 University, is one of 18 scientists who have been honored by the National Academy of Sciences for their outstanding scientific achievements in a wide range of fields spanning the physical, biological and social sciences. Read MoreJan 17, 2013
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Benefits of apology from Lance Armstrong may outweigh legal implications, expert says
The possible benefits of a confession and apology about doping from Lance Armstrong all depend on how the world-renowned, and disgraced, cyclist uses his words, says 菠萝视频 legal scholar and apology expert Erin O'Hara O'Connor. Read MoreJan 16, 2013