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This UO professor has my vote for the Nobel prize in medicine

And for Peace too. Human Physiology Professor Chris Minson’s lab page is here. Discover Magazine describes the research here: Soaking in a Hot Bath Yields Benefits Similar to Exercise … The idea that passive heating can improve cardiovascular function received further support when the University of Oregon published a study the…

NCAA’s revenue “student-athletes” less and less likely to be first generation

It’s a well known fact that big-time college sports exploits the generally low SES minority football players who take the hits and concussions, and gives the money they earn to the generally white and rich golf and tennis players, who get fancy facilities and scholarships that actually leave them time to get an education.  After…

“no need for panic”

(The WaPo has more detail on Trump’s budget proposal here.) Dear Members of the UO Research Community, Today the Trump Administration announced its plans for the FY2018 federal budget. The proposal is thin on details but calls for unprecedented funding reductions for numerous federal agencies, including those that our university depends…

Pres Schill sends out letter of support for UO transgender community

Dear members of the University of Oregon community, The University of Oregon is proud to be a welcoming and inclusive campus that supports the rights of every member of our community, including people of all genders and gender identities.  Recently, there have been events that have left many transgender students…

Poli Sci professor dissects former Bio professor’s “false flag” letter

When I read this RG letter from retired UO Bio professor Frank Stahl I didn’t understand what the hell he was trying to say. UO Poli Sci professor Gerry Berk did, and he does us all a service by explaining how it fits into the history of anti-Semitic thought. In the RG here: We find…

Prosecutors investigating bribery allegations in 2021 IAAF Tracktown bid

USAToday has the latest: The bidding process for the 2021 World Championships in Athletics — the first global track and field championships awarded to the United States —- remains under scrutiny as investigators continue to probe bribery allegations at several international events. French prosecutors are investigating cash-for-vote allegations that may have played…

Hardworking Duck basketball players earn $25K for NCAA tournament bid!

$25K for Coach Dana Altman, that is. His players get nothing. UO tops off Altman’s $1.8M salary with a $850K retention bonus, 2 cars, country club membership, away-game travel for his spouse etc, and also $25K for getting into the tournament plus more for getting into higher brackets. That new contract is…