A Sampling of Clips for April 9^th, 2009

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10 Important Atmospheric Science Experiments
Scientific American, April 7 -- Scientific experiments are designed to benefit science. But what's to stop them from benefiting humanity at the same time? This is the question posed by an ambitious new project headed by Veerabhadran Ramanathan at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego. More 

Pelosi Gets More Clout, Big Test of Leadership
News & Observer, Charlotte, N.C., April 8 -- On Capitol Hill, the elections produced one clear winner: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the San Francisco liberal whose relationship with a new crop of conservative Democrats will go a long way toward determining her success in the 111th Congress. (Quotes UCSD political scientist Thad Kousser) More

Study: Acid Reflux Meds Don't Aid in Asthma Relief
San Diego Union-Tribune, April 8 -- Asthma sufferers who take acid reflux drugs to control breathing problems actually get no benefit from the medications, researchers at UCSD Medical Center and 19 other sites nationwide said in a new study. More

Schools Celebrate 39th Anniversary of Earth Day
Deseret News, Utah, April 8 -- Schools across the country are celebrating Earth Day with tree plantings, recycling displays and lessons on energy and water conservation. Some are shutting off the lights for the day, while others are sending kids into the community to spread environmentally friendly messages. (Mentions Earth Week events at UCSD) More

Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Reverses Memory Loss and
Cognitive Impairment in Animal Models of Aging and Alzheimer Disease
Neurology Today, March 2009 -- Intriguing new research at UCSD points to the key role that brain-derived neurotrophic factor plays in neuron survival and synaptic health in rodent and non-human primate models of Alzheimer disease. More

California Republicans: Irrelevant or on the Way Back?
KPBS, April 8 – Now the Republican party in California is suffering such a major identity crisis that even potential GOP gubernatorial candidates are talking about it. Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner was recently quoted saying the state Republican party is pretty aimless. UCSD political scientist Thad Kousser discusses the issue. More

UCSD Surgeons Remove Tumor, Reconstruct Kidney with One Incision
San Diego Daily Transcript, April 8 – Surgeons at the UCSD Medical Center have successfully removed a cancerous kidney tumor while saving the patient’s kidney with a single incision hidden in the navel. More

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