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Deep inside its cells, the molecular machinery of the naked mole rat might hold the secret to living a very, very long time.
September 30

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Is modern racism one of the lasting effects of slavery?
September 30

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As the daughter of an electrical engineer and a teacher, Wendi Heinzelman grew up in a world where she believed she could do anything.
September 25

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Reading the World Conversation Series: Simon Fruelund and K.E. Semmel
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Proteins May Be Secret for World's Longest-living Rodent

Naked mole rats have what any animal would want. They live long lives—about 30 years—and stay healthy until the very end. Now biologists have new insights into the animal's longevity—better-constructed proteins.

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President Seligman announces $100,000 increase in funding for the Humanities Project.

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Racial attitudes can change county by county, based on historical slaveholding status. (Futurity)


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Better Protein Creation May Be Secret of Longevity for the World's Longest-Living Rodent
September 30, 2013
EVENT: UR Concerts Presents: Iron and Wine
September 26, 2013
Psychologist Andrew Elliot Wins Top Personality Research Award
September 25, 2013
President Adds $100,000 of Support to the Humanities
September 25, 2013
First Group of University Peace Officers Graduates
September 25, 2013
Lighting Up Can Bring You Down in Colorectal Surgery
September 24, 2013
Eastman School of Music Honors the Life, Work of Zvi Zeitlin
September 24, 2013
Douglas Lowry Steps Down as Eastman Dean amid Honors
September 23, 2013
Personality a Key Factor in Health Care Use
September 20, 2013
Musicians unite to benefit Rochester's Foodlink
September 20, 2013
Strong Memorial Hospital Named Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology
September 19, 2013
John Fetter Honored by Rochester Education Foundation
September 19, 2013
EVENT: The Onion Comes to the University of Rochester
September 19, 2013
New Eastman School of Music Series Presents Cantatas by Bach
September 18, 2013

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