AMHERST, Mass. – Exposure in the womb to phthalates, a group of endocrine-disrupting chemicals present in cosmetics and other common household products, was associated with autistic traits in boys,…
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AMHERST, Mass. – In a new paper, climate scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution propose that massive amounts of melting sea ice in the Arctic…
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On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the UMass Amherst Department of Music and Dance will present its third annual Bezanson Legacy Concert featuring works by composers with ties to the university’s music program.…
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Matt Naegar, a senior trumpet major, recently performed as part of this year’s Mid-Atlantic Collegiate Jazz Orchestra (MACJO) in Rockville, MD. Seniors Jacob Kaplan, saxophone; Ben Powell; guitar, as…
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The UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence has established the Glass Family Fellow in Diabetes Research , through a gift from Scott and Patricia Glass. It was presented to Richard A. Siller, PhD,…
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The Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality at UMass Dartmouth will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year as the second-oldest women’s collegiate center in the country with a dinner on Wednesday…
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With support from inspirational women in her family, Jaida Fonfield '21 launched Sinclaire , her own line of bold and beautiful women's pantsuits. Hear about her experience, the challenges and…, video, by Katrina Rojas '22 and Joseph Weingrad '20.
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Sabina Murray, professor of English and has been named a spring 2020 UMass Amherst Spotlight Scholar. She is currently completing her latest novel, “The Human Zoo,” which is set in the Philippines…
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The American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) recently honored Peter Chien, professor in biochemistry and molecular biology by naming him to the 2020 class of Fellows of the Academy based on his record…
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A new study by integrated primary care researcher and physician Paula Gardiner, MD, finds that an interactive website can bring proven, effective nondrug treatments like mindfulness, meditation and…
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