Research

February 2012

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Brandon Lausch -  

Feb. 17, 2012

Phila. mayor celebrates new apps and maps studio

By Brandon Lausch

A four-day student design challenge hosted by Temple culminated Thursday, Feb. 16, with a visit […]

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Preston Moretz -  

Feb. 8, 2012

Laser technology could help detect radioactive threats remotely

By Preston Moretz

With the rise of terrorism and the threatened use of a dirty bomb increasing, the need for standoff […]

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Preston Moretz -  

Feb. 7, 2012

Grant attracts computer undergrads to Temple for summer research

By Preston Moretz

The Department of Computer and Information Sciences in Temple’s College of Science and Technology […]

January 2012

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Eryn Jelesiewicz -  

Jan. 31, 2012

Type 2 diabetes effects on older adults appear minimal

By Eryn Jelesiewicz

It’s no surprise to hear the term “diabetes epidemic” these days. Diabetes is the leading cause of […]

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Preston Moretz -  

Jan. 23, 2012

Protein in the brain could be a key target in controlling Alzheimer’s

By Preston Moretz

A protein recently discovered in the brain could play a key role in regulating the creation of […]

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Preston Moretz -  

Jan. 18, 2012

Tactile imaging sensor can assist doctors with early identification of tumors

By Preston Moretz

A key part of a medical patient’s physical examination is performed through touch, but the doctor […]

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Kim Fischer -  

Jan. 13, 2012

Babies prefer it when bad guys get their due, study suggests

By Kim Fischer

Babies embrace nice characters over those who are bad. That's according to a new study […]

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Kim Fischer -  

Jan. 13, 2012

Whole-family approach helps kids lose excess weight

By Kim Fischer

About one-third of American children are considered overweight or obese, according to the Centers […]

December 2011

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Brandon Lausch -  

Dec. 22, 2011

Holiday shopping outlets aren’t just shrines to spending

By Brandon Lausch

An international study of holiday shopping and religion finds that dominant religious groups are […]

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Preston Moretz -  

Dec. 8, 2011

Engineering freshmen use iPads to program and race hovercraft

By Preston Moretz

It is one thing as an engineering freshman to learn to concepts of civil, electrical and […]

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Preston Moretz -  

Dec. 1, 2011

Researcher to use data mining to help diagnose and treat sepsis

By Preston Moretz

Sepsis is a severe infection in the bloodstream that develops with little or no warning and spreads […]

November 2011

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Preston Moretz -  

Nov. 29, 2011

Researchers examine the role of microRNAs in HIV-associated neuro-cognitive disorders

By Preston Moretz

Bassel Sawaya, associate professor of neurology in Temple’s School of Medicine, has been awarded […]