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U researchers now free to work with stem cells

By By Drew Thompson, Staff Writer April 1, 2009

Charles Murtaugh has always been interested in how things work, and now that the ban on human embryonic stem cell research has been lifted, he can finally satisfy his curiosity.

Religious beliefs stir debate over practice

By By Jamie Bowen, Staff Writer April 1, 2009

U religious leaders have made up their minds about the morality of destroying live embryos in stem cell research, but many students are muddled in their opinions.

Animal advocate wins suit

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer April 1, 2009

Animal rights advocate Jeremy Beckham has won a lawsuit against a U police officer who he said unrightfully grabbed him.

Ambulatory care center could be built on golf course

By By Lana Groves, Asst. News Editor April 1, 2009

In light of an expanding university health care system and aging medical buildings on campus, the U is proposing the construction of a new medical facility on the golf course.

Obama’s reverse of stem cell ban revives U dept.

By By Michael McFall, Staff Writer April 1, 2009

Lifting the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research might improve millions of lives, but first it's going to rejuvenate the U's human genetics department.

Pixar director shares discovery process

The Pixar animator and director visited the U at a McMurrin Lecture on Tuesday night to discuss the process of turning a story from written words into an actual film and the changing narrative within the production process

TRAILS offers support to spinal patients

In its fourth year of helping spinal cord injury patients, TRAILS is an eight-week program designed to complete three goals for SCI patients: education, socialization and an increase of active living.

Medical school accepting fewer students in fall

Instead of increasing enrollment at the U School of Medicine to offset the state's growing physician shortage, the number of students will decrease by 20 percent in the fall.

Meteorology department changes name

By By Jeremy Thompson, Staff Writer March 30, 2009

The meteorology department's name is so last week. Instead, the department will now be known as the department of atmospheric sciences.

AnARTomy program showcases human body around the world

By By Jenna Miller, Staff Writer March 30, 2009


The AnARTomy program, which was performed this past weekend and will be performed again this weekend at the U, also had more than two different performances simultaneously around the world.