- University of Oregon-University of Rochester team finds compound that reverses type 1 myotonic dystrophy
- Despite the nation's recession and state's cuts, University of Oregon research funding continues to grow
- University of Oregon research shows why a mate provides an evolutionary advantage over self-fertilization
- Result will be the first-ever dictionary for native speakers of Nahuatl
- Funding of 34 proposals boosts research in labs across campus and in the field, amid the nation's recession
- 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)
- 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
- University of Oregon psychologists finding that folks with lots of working memory are not easily distracted
- Transition to college is tough, but keeping happy or sad reactions private is not always the right choice
- University of Oregon-led studies take close look at implementation efforts in elementary and high schools
- UO's Parthasarathy sheds light on how particles of colloidal materials and artificial cells interact
- 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 work could boost quantum information processing, allow more precise measurements
- 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
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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.)