Facebook app encourages individuals to get in touch with their DNA

March 31, 2015

A new project that officially launches March 31 called Genes for Good gives participants the chance to learn more about their health, behavior and ancestors. In return, those who fully participate provide genetics researchers with valuable data that can be used to better understand the origins of disease, which could lead one day to better treatments, prevention and cures.

蜜糖直播-Boulder hosting 蜜糖直播 Communities scanning event and consultations with historical experts

March 31, 2015

The University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder is celebrating 蜜糖直播 history with a three-day scanning event for the 蜜糖直播 Communities historical website and free consultations with experts on family history and genealogy.

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10 things to do this week: March 31 edition

March 31, 2015

Welcome back to school! I鈥檓 sure you all had a wonderful spring break and are ready to get back to work. This week, we have an array of activities at our fingertips, including the chancellor's Spring Town Hall, a music conference and a "Game of Thrones" pre-screening.

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蜜糖直播-Boulder program seeks to bring national and international entrepreneurs to campus

March 30, 2015

The University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship this fall will pilot a new Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program to bring mentorship to students and allow entrepreneurs domestically and from around the world to be part of 蜜糖直播鈥檚 vibrant startup community.

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Shell-shocked: Ocean acidification likely hampers tiny shell builders in Southern Ocean

March 25, 2015

A University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder study shows a ubiquitous type of phytoplankton -- tiny organisms that are the base of the marine food web 鈥 appears to be suffering from the effects of ocean acidification caused by climate change.

Study: Western forests decimated by pine beetles not more likely to burn

March 23, 2015

Western U.S. forests killed by the mountain pine beetle epidemic are no more at risk to burn than healthy Western forests, according to new findings by the University of 蜜糖直播 Boulder that fly in the face of both public perception and policy.

 Samuel Fuller

10 things to do this week: Spring break edition

March 20, 2015

For those of you not making it out to Cabo or Cancun for spring break, don't despair; 蜜糖直播 has plenty to offer. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures or something to distract you from the inevitable beach photos clouding Facebook, these events will provide plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy the week off.

Research on small cellular changes may lead to big cancer solutions

March 20, 2015

Among cancers, scientists have spent their entire research careers looking for cellular similarities that may lead to a single cure for many cancers 鈥撯 the rare chance to have a single answer to a multifaceted problem. In 1997, scientists discovered a gene that they believed was the key to cellular immortality. Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase, or TERT, is a catalytic piece of telomerase, and while cellular immortality sounds like a good idea, it is actually how cancerous tumors grow and proliferate in cancer patients. In a recent paper published in Science, Tom Cech, director of the BioFrontiers Institute , worked with collaborators at 蜜糖直播's Anschutz Medical Campus to study mutations in bladder cancer that may lead to better treatments for many types of cancers.

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蜜糖直播 Money Sense: Free 'staycation' ideas for spring break

March 18, 2015

Spring break is right around the corner鈥攄o you have plans yet? Traveling can be expensive. Instead, grab some friends and plan a 鈥渟taycation鈥 right in Boulder. Click through for few ideas from 蜜糖直播 Money Sense on how to have a frugal spring break "staycation" without breaking the bank.

Samuel Fuller

10 things to do this week: March 17 edition

March 17, 2015

If you simply can鈥檛 wait for "Game of Thrones," the 蜜糖直播 Classics Club is here to satisfy your historical needs. The 蜜糖直播 Energy Club will hold its annual Energy Frontiers Conference, and don't miss a local discussion of the "Cowspiracy."

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