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How group mentality shapes power

Power is in a constant state of flux. A graduate student TA explaining concepts they consider simple and giving instructions or deadlines to undergraduate students may feel like the most powerful person around.


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OB-GYN weighs in on hormone treatment

As an estimated 6,000 American women reach menopause every day, prescriptions for less-regulated hormone therapies are reaching the number of those for Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications to alleviate symptoms and discomfort associated with menopause.


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Adapting ACE for adult health

National Public Radio’s “What Shapes Health” series recently revived the discussion on Adverse Childhood Experiences, a study conducted in the 1990s by Dr. Vincent Felitti and Dr. Rob Anda.


DNA methylation allows cells to regulate gene expression, and Puglia was interested in its relationship with oxytocin receptor gene OXTR, which codes for "trust" or "love" hormone oxytocin.
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Coding for fear and anger

A study intended to uncover the impact of DNA methylation variability on specific social behaviors, including anger and reactions to anger in others, was recently published by University Ph.D. student Meghan Puglia.


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Analyzing abuse in "50 Shades of Grey"

While “50 Shades of Grey” opened to soaring box office sales a little over a week ago, evidence suggests the movie may showcase several of the signs of abusive relationships set out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


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The Patronus Project

A group of University students gathered last October to start the Patronus Project, which aims to educate students and raise awareness about issues surrounding mental illness.

Latest Podcast

The University’s Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment and Undergraduate Admission, Greg Roberts, provides listeners with an insight into how the University conducts admissions and the legal subtleties regarding the possible end to the consideration of legacy status.



https://open.spotify.com/episode/02ZWcF1RlqBj7CXLfA49xt