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Monday, October 6, 2008
UI study finds genetic variant plays role in cleft lip
University of Iowa researchers and collaborators have found, in a previously identified gene, a variation that likely contributes to one in five cases of isolated cleft lip. It is the first time a genetic variant has been associated with cleft lip alone, rather than both cleft lip and palate. (more)
UI law students learn lessons from Herman Melville and Jimmy Stewart
UI receives grant to increase accessibility for disabled college students
Hygienic Lab helps validate new rapid influenza test
Oct. 11 Saturday Scholars event explores artwork of imprisoned Native Americans
Six UI staffers awarded Board of Regents Staff Excellence Award
Public Policy Center seeks participants for road user study
UI flu study seeks adults age 65 and older


Nominations deadline extended for Catalyst Awards until Oct. 13
Expert on Christian-Muslim relations to speak at Geneva Lecture Series Oct. 14
UI wins 2008 Iowa recycling award for best practices

UI study finds cleft palate gene (Straits Times, Oct. 6)
Kaldjian study urges doctors to learn from mistakes (The Hindu, Oct. 6)
Boards recommend UI not sell Pollock painting (Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 6)
UI study cited (Diversity Inc., Oct. 6)
Porter study finds banks with no proof they own homes (Tampa Tribune, Oct. 5)
Review: 'Oxford Project' real, stark (Washington Post, Oct. 5)

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