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News

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Cracking the genetic code on facial features

“We know some parts of the genome that influence facial features, but our understanding is far from complete,” says John R. Shaffer, professor of human genetics. 

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Psychology may be a surprisingly popular major, but supporters say it's a no-brainer

COVID-19, which seemed to spark more interest in psychology, also caused an influx of interest in the already-growing health-related fields, Mara Koperwas, director of undergraduate curriculum said.

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Is the mpox outbreak abroad a threat to the U.S.?

“Yes, there is a risk that this could become global,” said Jean Nachega, associate professor of epidemiology. “We saw it before, and there’s no reason not to see it again.”

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