- University of Oregon-University of Rochester team finds compound that reverses type 1 myotonic dystrophy
- Community reception on Nov. 6 at Museum of Natural and Cultural History
- University of Oregon research shows why a mate provides an evolutionary advantage over self-fertilization
- By resurrecting ancient proteins, University of Oregon researchers find that evolution can only go forward
- No whales spotted, two projects benefit from 16 days of seismic surveying off British Columbia coast
- Long-time UO psychologist is considered a leading pioneer in brain mapping and cognitive neuroscience (Watch the ceremony)
- UO psychologist looks at the relationship between sexual exploration and the absence of a father figure in the home (with video)
- Research dating back 14,000 years in the High Desert is recognized with Bend museum's Earle A. Chiles Award
- University of Oregon chemists, biologists team to boost boron's expanding use in medicine
- University of Oregon study finds barriers to seeking help, even from agencies and law enforcement
- Free consultation meetings available to assess, work through and perhaps avoid new-child-driven conflicts
- Transition to college is tough, but keeping happy or sad reactions private is not always the right choice
- University of Oregon-led research team digs up strongest evidence yet for a controversial cosmic event
- Functional magnetic resonance imaging confirms the influences of peer, parents on self identity
- University of Oregon-University of California, Davis, collaboration finds mechanism locking two neurons
- Chinese data unraveled at University of Oregon show a training technique has brain, physiological linkage
- University of Oregon biologists provide quick, precise view of cell development and gene expression
- University of Oregon biochemists report a mechanism dictating cell division is not a long cascade of events
- Federally funded University of Oregon research seeks to develop an objective tool for diagnosing the disorder
- UO-led event May 1 aims to help shape policy based on the brain's plasticity and learning potential
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- Women in computer science? Numbers not adding up wellSexism isn’t rampant in computer science, says Kiki Davis (a UO doctoral student), but it’s there -- so writes Marc Dadigan for the College of Arts and Sciences in a story about computer science's lack of women students and faculty. ... Sarah Douglas, UO educator, says: “I’ve gone five years teaching 400- and 500-level courses without seeing a single woman. When there’s so few, it’s hard to feel comfortable.” A challenge here? (Read story)
- UO physicist Hsu is a real fan of 'The Big Bang Theory'A story in The Oregonian looked at the CBS series "The Big Bang Theory," asking several real scientists what they think of the television show. The comedy is scoring well. Among the fans is Stephen Hsu, a professor of physics, who says "it is hilarious." (Read Story)

- UO economist offers analysis of stimulus effectivenessToday, four economic experts were posed the question, "Did the Stimulus Work?" by the New York Times. UO's Mark Thoma offers his insight that the stimulus package got off to a shaky start and the big danger is if we declare victory too soon. Read more here.

- UO's David Frank offers wisdom on President Obama's 2009 Nobel Peace Prize

David Frank, dean of the UO's Robert D. Clark Honors College and professor of rhetoric, is quoted about the selection of President Obama for the Nobel Peace Prize in separate stories in The Oregonian (Oct. 9) and in the Register-Guard (Oct. 10). (Click on each paper's name to read the coverage.)