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Social Media–Filtered Pics Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
MED authors warn of growing unhealthy body fixation known as “Snapchat dysmorphia“
Examining a Woman’s Role—1,300 Years Ago
BU anthropology and archaeology major’s study tweaks our understanding of Maya society
Why Some Politicians Shun Promotions
Big-city mayors are not interested in higher office, BU research finds
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Contact Sports Associated with Lewy Body Disease, Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms, Dementia
Study follows mounting evidence of association between repetitive head impacts and CTE
Turning Cells On and Off
Ngo team creates cellular control system from hepatitis C genome
Science at Salons: In New Bedford, Boston University Research Looks at Toxins in Toenails
How toenail clippings are helping BU researchers study lead and mercury levels in women of childbearing age
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Soft, Spidery Robots that Go Inside Our Bodies
Flexible devices could help researchers in new ways
Where I’m Coming From
Underrepresented voices in science offer unique perspectives
Medicaid Expansion Increases Volume and Quality of Care in Rural Areas
Improvements seen in asthma treatment, body mass index screening and follow-up, and hypertension control
Bending Is Beautiful
Douglas Holmes studies thin, unstable structures, bowing them to do his bidding
Why Fungi Rule the World
Jennifer Talbot studies the surprising role that molds, mushrooms, and other dirt-dwellers play in climate change
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Four Things to Know about Fungi “Climate Warriors”
BU researchers explain how fungi fight climate change
Christianity Can Be Good for the Environment
Local religious leaders have the power to spark reform
POV: Harm of Border Separations Will Haunt US Future
BU SPH dean says health effects will be far deeper than we can see now
Faculty Accolades View All
CAS Prof Wins Nearly $1M to Study Interaction of Natural and Human Emissions
Jeffrey Geddes gets two federal research awards to examine impact on air quality
CAS Computer Scientist Honored for Cryptography Innovation
Ran Canetti’s invention allows secure internet communications
Julie Palmer Picked for Breast Cancer Leadership Position
Epidemiologist joins Susan G. Komen Advisory Group
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Elects Michael Hasselmo
CAS neuroscientist known for pioneering research—and building community
Professor Vivien Schmidt Awarded Guggenheim
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? 7 BU faculty are members of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS)