A Sampling of Clips for
August 06, 2002
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the University Communications
Office
Sunlight,
a cancer protector in the guise of a villain?
New York Times, Aug. 6, Pg. 5 – In contrast
to the warnings about tanning and skin cancer, some scientists
have been exploring the notion that sunlight may actually protect
against other cancers. The theory is that vitamin D, which the
skin produces when exposed to sunshine, somehow prevents the growth
of malignant cells. (Quotes UCSD professor of Family and
Preventive Medicine Cedric Garland).
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No link available online.
Stress
heart-felt stress can be more dangerous to immune system
NewsRx.com, Aug.5 – People who react to stress
more in their heart than in their vascular system are more likely
to suffer immune system problems, according to a UCSD study
by postgraduate researcher Noha H. Farag, MD. The findings
are published in the August issue of Brain, Behavior and Immunity.
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No link available online.
Conference
attracts range of scholars to address global issues
San Diego Union Tribune, Aug. 4 – UCSD
will host the 52nd Pugwash conference next weekend. Participants
will focus on a variety of issues related to global security and
nuclear disarmament, world hunger and climate change and international
terrorism.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20020804-9999_1m4pugwash.html
DoD
program provides the grease of high-tech innovation
San Diego Business Journal, July 22-28 – Details
the Center for Commercialization of Advanced Technology (CCAT),
a Department of Defense program that is housed at the San Diego
State Foundation. UCSD’s Jacobs School of Engineering
and UCSD Connect participate in the program.
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No link available online.
Shark
discovery days returns to Scripps
KFMB.com, Aug. 5 – Feature on the Birch Aquarium
at Scripps’ exhibit Shark Discovery Days. (Quotes
Birch Aquarium marketing manager Lydia Cobb and Birch Aquarium
aqua curator Bob Burhans).
http://www.kfmb.com/topstory.php?storyID=10230
