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Cedarville University

2016

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Depending On Brand Of “Juice” E-Cigarettes Pose Risks, Mark D. Weinstein May 2016

Depending On Brand Of “Juice” E-Cigarettes Pose Risks, Mark D. Weinstein

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According to a 2015 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, electronic cigarettes have surpassed traditional cigarettes as the most commonly used tobacco product among high school students.

A group of four students at Cedarville University began researching the chemical compounds in two brands of e-cigarette flavoring in January to see if they contain harmful ingredients. A previous study at Marquette University found that e-cigarette flavorings, commonly called “juice,” contain harmful ingredients such as diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedione–both have been linked to lung disease.


Study Aims To Curtail Classroom Incivility, Mark D. Weinstein Mar 2016

Study Aims To Curtail Classroom Incivility, Mark D. Weinstein

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A welcoming classroom environment can make a big impact on the academic success of a student. But what happens when incivility in the classroom disrupts the learning experience, and how can the issue be remedied?

Becka Wagner, Ed.D., assistant professor of nursing at Cedarville University, is answering those questions through a collaborative research project with Wright State University.


Protein Research Aims To Innovate Biology, Mark D. Weinstein Feb 2016

Protein Research Aims To Innovate Biology, Mark D. Weinstein

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A group of student researchers at Cedarville University are hoping their recent work will prove to be innovative in the field of biological sciences. Led by Heather Kuruvilla, Ph.D., professor of biology, the researchers are studying Tetrahymena thermophila, a single-celled organism commonly found in freshwater ponds.

The research, which focuses on the presence of proteins in T. thermophila and their subsequent role as a chemorepellent in the organisms, could lead to advances in cancer research. Netrin proteins act as biomarkers in certain types of cancer.