Dateline Rice for March 2, 2016

FEATURED ITEM

Why entrepreneurship should be taught starting in junior high school
An article about teaching students to become entrepreneurs includes a quote from Rice President David Leebron that originally appeared in a New York Times story on the same subject. Leebron is also mentioned in an article about a reading, interview and book signing with Tracy K. Smith, author of “Ordinary Light,” that took place at Rice.
Entrepreneur
http://entm.ag/1RGM0W4
‘The way language can become a living thing’
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1OPaqIv

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Encryption standoff heads to Congress
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted about House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady’s campaign, Super Tuesday and Argentina’s economic situation.
Politico
http://politi.co/1Rkcf1K
Heading back to campus
Politico
http://politi.co/1QTwxF9
Cruz cruises to victory in home state of Texas
USA Today (This also appeared in the Des Moines Register.)
http://usat.ly/24B4u1m
Ted Cruz celebrates primary wins in Houston area
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required. This also appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise and My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1ShLoZ4
http://bit.ly/1Qr6W0W
Hickman wins GOP primary for sheriff; Democrats headed for runoff
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1oOYoJL
Clinton easily takes Texas
Houston Chronicle (This also appeared in My San Antonio.)
http://bit.ly/1RGtY6h
Clinton winning big in Texas Democratic primary
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1UywgqK
GOP races more heated in Texas primary
El Paso Times (This appeared in 16 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1TlK0Gu
Cruz, Clinton score big in Texas
El Paso Times (This appeared in 28 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1TlK0Gu
Cruz needs Texas-sized victory to spark his campaign
Rockwall County Herald Banner
http://bit.ly/21HjYOS
Tarrant County legislative incumbents take early lead
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1UywXAs
Texas is a must-win state for Cruz
Asbury Park Press (This also appeared in York Daily Press, Las Cruces Sun-News, the Arizona Republic, the Alamogordo Daily News, King5, the Ruidoso News and My Fox Zone.)
http://on.app.com/1SikzE6
Podcast: Super Tuesday winners and losers
KTRH
http://bit.ly/1ShV71L
It’s Joe Straus’ House — at least until 2019 — after Tuesday’s Texas GOP primaries
The Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/1Lx8HwL
Straus appears on way to win, but might lose allies
The Dallas Morning News
http://bit.ly/21CMHYH
Speaker Straus, allies take lead in early results in Texas House race
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
http://bit.ly/1Qmtd21
House Speaker Straus likely to remain chamber leader
Amarillo Globe-News
http://bit.ly/1pnG5MD
Ted Cruz wins Texas, Oklahoma on big night for Donald Trump
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription required.)
http://atxne.ws/1ShUANf
http://atxne.ws/1Lxcji6
Outspoken education board candidate appears headed to runoff
The Texas Tribune (This also appeared in the Herald Democrat and FNTX.)
http://bit.ly/24B3v11
Gina Hinojosa wins race to replace state Rep. Elliott Naishtat
Austin American-Statesman (Subscription required.)
http://atxne.ws/1VQmdMi
http://atxne.ws/1TnIjZb
Clinton, Sanders top Trump head-to-head, but not Rubio or Cruz — CNN poll
Junior College
http://bit.ly/1QS4GVS
A Super Tuesday for Clinton, Trump
SF Gate
http://bit.ly/24BiHvb
Super Tuesday mega-vote could be key to presidential nomination
Mauritania Vox (This also appeared in Metrotell.)
http://bit.ly/1T85Ixf
Cruz holds Lone Star State advantage
KTRH
http://bit.ly/1nhU5Wn
‘FOX 26 News at 7 a.m.’
KRIV (Mark Jones also appeared on KRIV to comment on Super Tuesday election results as they were announced that evening, but video of that broadcast was unavailable from our media monitoring service.)
http://bit.ly/1WUY87b
KLBJ
http://bit.ly/1QTtDAo (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
KLIF
http://bit.ly/21Htamt (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
WBAP
http://bit.ly/1Si7laC (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
KTRH
http://bit.ly/21D5H9n (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast. The interview is broken up into two segments.)
http://bit.ly/24Bgobn (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast.)
El voto afroamericano puede tener un impacto significativo este ‘Súpermartes’
La Voz (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1pnD9Q7
Cruz gana en casa pero no arrasa
El Pais (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1Y1jf97
¿Qué tipo de representación en el Congreso elegirán los latinos en el Distrito 29 de Houston?
La Voz (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1oZBn7L
14 cientistas políticos analisam a Superterça nos EUA
Financista (An English translation is not available. This also appeared in Terra and Uey Notivias.)
http://bit.ly/1oWM4YI
Na Superterça, Hillary e Trump podem consolidar candidaturas para Casa Branca
Grupo Redesul (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1LTjL1R
Es Texas la corona del ‘Súpermartes’
El Mundo (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/24zASkO
Texas, el epicentro político del ‘Supermartes’ en EU
Vanguardia MX (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/2171lls
Texas, el epicentro político del ‘Supermartes’ en Estados Unidos
Global Info (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1QrrBSi
Texas, epicentro político de las primarias de hoy
La Tercera (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1ON1DXy
Texas le da oxígeno a la campaña de Ted Cruz
Univision (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1L5OfDe
L’Argentine et le FMI sur la voie du dégel
Entreprises (An English translation is not available. This appeared in 19 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1T83vls

Ted Cruz’s not so Super Tuesday
Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted about Hillary Clinton’s campaign and Super Tuesday.
The New York Times
http://nyti.ms/1LUW8WF
Hillary Clinton projected to win close contest in Nevada
Tri-County Sun Times
http://bit.ly/2170FfH
Clinton heads South, aims for delegate edge over Sanders
Wingate Wire
http://bit.ly/1REC5jH
Hillary wins Nevada, but loses Latino vote
Ambienteja
http://bit.ly/2188vG3
KLIV-AM
http://bit.ly/1WUXKpb (Click on the audio button to listen to the broadcast. This broadcast also aired on WINS-AM.)

Commencement speakers announced
Writer Sheryl WuDunn, co-founder of FullSky Capital and a senior managing director for Mid-Market Securities, will present the commencement address at Rice University May 14.
Inside Higher Ed
http://bit.ly/21Dc6 kZ

Top 100 universities with the best student-to-staff ratio
Rice is tied for No. 96 on a ranking of universities with the best student-to-staff ratios.
Times Higher Education
http://bit.ly/1RHemiW

Why it’s getting harder to mobilize Houston’s black voters
Stephen Klineberg, professor of sociology and founding director of Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is mentioned in an article that discusses Houston’s demographic changes.
The Atlantic
http://theatln.tc/1OMMm91

5 facts about lesbian and bisexual women’s health
A Rice study on sexual minorities is mentioned.
Bustle
http://bit.ly/1ShOnkk

Billionaires in memoriam, 2016
Famed Houston lawyer and philanthropist Joe Jamail died Dec. 23. Rice University was among the institutions he and his wife, the late Lee Hage Jamail, supported.
Forbes
http://onforb.es/1oPcnPM

Lack of diversity in asset management laid bare
An article about diversity in asset management includes a quote that Allison Thacker ’96 made at the 2015 Women in Investment Management Conference. Thacker is chief investment officer, vice president for investments and treasurer of Rice University and president of Rice Management Company.
Asian Investor
http://bit.ly/24BaIOL

What is it like to cover Trump on the trail?
Bernard “Bun B” Freeman, former distinguished lecturer at Rice, is quoted about his coverage of the presidential primaries.
MSNBC
http://on.msnbc.com/1QrGofS
‘Build a wall, build a wall — brick by brick. Obama you’re fired’
Hullabaloo
http://bit.ly/1oPolci

Colleges that produce most members of Congress
Rice is tied for No. 21 on a list of colleges that produce the most active members of Congress. Rep. Jim Bridenstine ’97, R-Okla.; Rep. John Kline ’69, R-Minn.; and Rep. Pete Olson ’85, R-Texas, are mentioned.
AOL (This also appeared in WTOP.)
http://aol.it/1T80EJ3
Texas, California colleges produced the most active Congress members
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/21HbNlH
http://bit.ly/1Tnz4If
Most members of Congress came from these colleges
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1QRYBc7
Oregon is 1 of the colleges that produces the most members of Congress
Go Local PDX
http://bit.ly/1Qmz73b
Holy Cross is 1 of the colleges that produces the most members of Congress
Go Local Worcester
http://bit.ly/1oPrZ5Q

Fun, useful, unexpected ‘stuff’ about colleges you probably don’t know!
Rice’s puppy study breaks are mentioned.
HuffPost College
http://huff.to/218elae

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Protecting Gulf Coast from major storm could cost $11 billion
The article mentions that the Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District will partner with Rice and Texas A&M University for the final phase of its study on storm surges.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1OPbagA

Startup pitch and Q&A with Houston startup: Luminostics
A course offered at Rice is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1oYoFWO

Evolving power dynamics in the United Arab Emirates
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed about recent political changes in the United Arab Emirates.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1QRZamj

Why are Houstonians honoring someone who fought for slavery?
Caleb McDaniel, associate professor of history, is quoted about the late Richard W. Dowling.
Houstonia
http://bit.ly/1TPqwbu

Houston and L.A.: More alike every day?
Bill Fulton, director of the Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted in an article about the “L.A.-ification” of Houston.
Houstonia
http://bit.ly/1Ql0s5V

How to get into college for free
Lovett College freshman Reese Rosales is quoted about how his family was able to pay for his Rice education. Rice’s financial aid policy that does not require loans for students from families that make less than $80,000 is mentioned.
Click2Houston
http://bit.ly/1QrfmoX
KPRC
http://bit.ly/1TnULYQ

Brazosport College to bring popular NPR show to The Clarion
Rice is mentioned.
The Facts (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/2188ySh

Art blocks at Main Street Square
Alumnus Bob Eury ’77 is mentioned.
Downtown Houston News
http://bit.ly/1OPHQ9Q

Top 10 Houston art openings and events in March 2016
The article mentions that Rice students may get discounted tickets to the Robert Flaherty Documentary Film Seminar at Aurora Picture Show March 19.
365 Things To Do in Houston
http://bit.ly/1QmyHd0

Look a little closer: 14 surprising sights to see in Houston
Rice is mentioned on a list of surprising sights in Houston.
BIG Kid Small CITY
http://bit.ly/1ni41PR

Reading at The Twig with authors Manning Wolfe and Bill Rodgers
Alumna Manning Wolfe ’80 will read an excerpt from a new book in San Antonio March 2.
San Antonio Current
http://bit.ly/1SijbBx

The Great Cape Rinderhorn
German artist Thorsten Brinkmann’s exhibit “The Great Cape Rinderhorn” is open through May 15 at the Rice Gallery.
Houston Lifestyles & Homes
http://bit.ly/1ni59ml

Urban ‘food deserts’ to be topic at Rice’s Baker Institute March 7
Leading public health scholar Alex Ortega will speak at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy March 7 on current research on food-environment interventions. Quianta Moore, scholar in health policy at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, will give the opening remarks.
Houston Style Magazine
http://bit.ly/1TSkbfF

BROADCAST

UT-Austin professor snags $100,000 chemistry prize from Houston-based foundation
The Welch Foundation presented its prestigious Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research to University of Texas scientist Christopher Ellison. The article mentions that the award is named after former Rice President Norman Hackerman.
Houston Public Media
http://bit.ly/1pnEeat

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Cancer cells’ evasive action revealed
Researchers at Rice and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a trick used by lung cancer cells to hide from the body’s immune system. Herbert Levine, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Bioengineering, is quoted.
Medical Xpress (This also appeared in Health News Digest.)
http://bit.ly/1ShWCNi

Return to Earth: An astronaut’s view of coming home
Astronaut Leroy Chiao, lecturer in mechanical engineering, authored an op-ed about the return of Misha Kornienko and Scott Kelly to Earth after 11 months in space.
Space
http://bit.ly/1oYPni1

What startup accelerators really do
The article mentions a recent study on startup accelerators that Yael Hochberg, the Ralph S. O’Connor Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, was a part of.
Harvard Business Review
http://bit.ly/21G8dIw

Sparking an energy revolution: Artificial photosynthesis in fuel cells a promising new discovery
Rice researchers have demonstrated an efficient new way to capture the energy from sunlight and convert it into clean, renewable energy by splitting water molecules.
Alt Energy Mag
http://bit.ly/1oP2GRA

Taking the pulse of HPC in the oil and gas industry
The Oil & Gas High Performances Computing (HPC) Conference will take place at Rice March 2-3. John Mellor-Crummey, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering, and Matthew Knepley, an assistant professor of computational and applied mathematics, will be featured speakers.
Scientific Computing
http://bit.ly/1QrcLez

Rice bioengineers make laser sintering printer to fabricate 3-D printed plastic objects
Rice University bioengineering researchers have modified a commercial-grade CO2 laser cutter to create OpenSLS, an open-source, selective laser sintering platform that can print intricate 3-D objects from powdered plastics and biomaterials. Jordan Miller, assistant professor of bioengineering, and graduate student Ian Kinstlinger are quoted.
Special Chem
http://bit.ly/1SijxrG

Theranos in more hot water as Walgreens looks for ways to close its 40 plus blood-testing wellness centers
Bioengineers at Rice University recently found that different drops from single fingerpricks on multiple subjects varied substantially on results for basic health measures like hemoglobin, white blood cell counts and platelet counts.
Biospace
http://bit.ly/1QmAdvU

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

University of Memphis student dances in middle of class, escorted away by police
Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, spoke at the University of Memphis March 1.
The Daily Helmsman
http://bit.ly/1Qmt6U7

2016 Princeton Review’s colleges with the best return on investment
Rice is highlighted for being one of the Princeton Review’s 2016 “Colleges That Pay You Back.” Rice is ranked No. 9.
Good Call
http://bit.ly/1TS8IMR

Public sides with FBI on unlocking terror suspect’s iPhone
Dan Wallach, professor of computer science and of electrical and computer engineering, is quoted in an article about Apple’s fight against the FBI.
Bilbaoya
http://bit.ly/1oN9Ci4
Bill Gates sides with FBI against Apple
Sinema Blaze
http://bit.ly/1QqDPOB
Attorney for victims to file in support of United States against Apple
You Don’t Know Football
http://bit.ly/1RnN9iK
Apple tells employees why it won’t help hack shooter’s phone
Bills Insider
http://bit.ly/1RGM9sF
Bill Gates breaks with tech industry over FBI’s iPhone hack request
Equilibrio Informativo
http://bit.ly/1WUUc6x

The hugely inflated prices of Glumetza and Metformin ER
Max Apple, the Gladys Louise Fox Professor Emeritus of English, authored an op-ed about diabetes treatment.
A Sweet Life
http://bit.ly/1QrLJY7

Weebit swoops in for software veteran as RTO completion nears
James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science and of materials science and nanoengineering, is mentioned for his memory and semiconductor technology invention that is being used to create Silicon Oxide (SiOx) ReRAM technology.
FinFeed
http://bit.ly/1pnGlep

Watch the ‘Clean Energy Connections’ live stream from New York
Alumnus Kirby Brendsel ’03 was a panelist on a “Clean Energy Connections” panel in New York March 1.
Green Tech Media
http://bit.ly/1VQjCC8

Virtuali-tee makes you look good… inside
Hanszen College senior Josh Morse and Rice Empower are mentioned.
Geek Dad
http://bit.ly/1LT7las

JEMS/PennWell Corp. announces 2016 JEMS Games competition winners
A team from Rice Emergency Medical Services is mentioned as a participant in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services Games in Baltimore.
CityBizList
http://bit.ly/1oYT9In

New concerto in 6 Weeks? No problem for Anne Akiko Meyers
A concerto by Samuel Jones, professor emeritus of music and the founding dean of Rice’s Shepherd School of Music, is discussed.
Violinist
http://bit.ly/1QrEprZ

Stars to watch 2016
Alumna Brandy Bellow Spinks ’07 is featured on a list of commercial real estate’s 40-and-under leaders.
Commercial Property Executive
http://bit.ly/1pnFpXr

Tickets are now on sale for the SFP ‘gift concert’ debut of violinist Paul Huang
Alumna Jessica Osborne ’04 will perform with Paul Huang at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco March 15.
Examiner
http://exm.nr/1WTHcxR

Mansfield Symphony to bid farewell to Maestro Thomas Hong at end of season
Alumnus Thomas Hong ’08 announced that he will be leaving his position as Mansfield Symphony Orchestra music director. The article mentions that Hong studied with Larry Rachleff, the Walter Kris Hubert Professor of Orchestra Conducting.
Richland Source
http://bit.ly/1XYxP16

Ramon Diaz-Arrastia appointed Presidential Professor at Penn
Ramon Diaz-Arrastia ’79 has been named the ninth Presidential Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Penn News
http://bit.ly/21G8iMp

AptoVision names Justin Kennington director of strategic and technical marketing
Alumnus Justin Kennington ’02 has been named director of strategic and technical marketing for AptoVision.
AVNetwork
http://bit.ly/1RnNRMV

A pair of kings takes it
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education has added four Texas universities to the list of schools with “highest research activity.” Rice is mentioned as already having this classification.
Site Selection
http://bit.ly/1QTDbLw

2nd Electric Bike Expo draws crowds
The Electric Bike Expo will be at Rice March 11-13.
Bicycle Retailer
http://bit.ly/216W3pW

Careers with the highest projected employment growth
Moshe Vardi, director of Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute for Information Technology, the Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor of Computational Engineering and professor of computer science, expects that within 30 years, machines will be capable of doing almost any job that a human can.
Ravalli Republic (This also appeared in The Sentinel, Madison.com, the Quad City Times and the Bismarck Tribune.)
http://bit.ly/1OPsx11
Wenn Sie weniger als 18 Euro in der Stunde verdienen, ist Ihr Job in Gefahr
Focus (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1TPnuUQ

Nano fluidos reducen costo en el mantenimiento de maquinas
Alumna Laura Pena Paras ’10 is mentioned.
Almomento Noticias (An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1UytVfx

SPORTS

The 3 plays in sports everybody will be talking about today
Will Rice senior Blake Fox is highlighted for his pitching skills.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/1Rk7pBS
Watch: Rice’s Blake Fox introduces new, sneaky pickoff move
Breitbart
http://bit.ly/1LThGD9
Rice pitcher has best pickoff move you’ll ever see
Campus Rush
http://bit.ly/21CT5iG
Get a load of this deviously clever brow-wiping pickoff move
KLYQ
http://bit.ly/1RH5udl

Marshall still has momentum
Brown College freshman Marcus Evans is mentioned.
Herald-Dispatch
http://bit.ly/1QlaDr5
Herd still has momentum in C-USA race
Herald-Dispatch
http://bit.ly/21ADZdt

Bearkats’ winning streak halted against Baylor
Rice baseball will play Sam Houston State University March 2.
The Item
http://bit.ly/1oYBjVN

How good is this Arkansas baseball team?
Rice baseball is mentioned.
Fansided (Similar articles appeared in 14 other media outlets.)
http://bit.ly/1RkpsI6

Charlotte 49ers take show on the road before C-USA tournament
Rice men’s basketball will play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte March 3 and Old Dominion University March 5.
The Charlotte Observer
http://bit.ly/21CJ30J
‘March Madness’ begins at Marshall
Herald Dispatch
http://bit.ly/24B8nTW
http://bit.ly/1VQqb7F
Rice hosts Charlotte Thursday
KKTX (This also appeared in The Beat Houston.)
http://bit.ly/1oPvU2K

Women’s basketball begins final road trip at Charlotte
Rice women’s basketball will play the University of North Carolina at Charlotte March 3. Players Shani Rainey, Maya Hawkins and Adaeze Obinnah are mentioned.
C-USA
http://bit.ly/1QTHKpo

Men’s tennis competes at Blue Gray National Tennis Classic
Rice men’s tennis is mentioned.
The Daily Princeton
http://bit.ly/1QLcVNf
ITA collegiate tennis men’s team rankings — March 1
Tennis World USA
http://bit.ly/1Y1HvrE

C-USA basketball power rankings: March 1
Rice men’s basketball is mentioned.
The News Star
http://tnsne.ws/1QqDo6M

127th Annual Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship
Rice men’s tennis will participate in the 127th Annual Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championship March 3-6.
10sBalls
http://bit.ly/24zqSIn

Women’s tennis climbs to program-best No. 5 in ITA rankings
Rice women’s tennis will play Texas State University March 13.
Texas Tech
http://bit.ly/1Y1lAkj

Big 12 coaching carousel recap
Assistant football coach Michael Slater has joined the University of Kansas football team coaching staff.
ESPN
http://es.pn/1WTNLk9

‘March Madness’ schedule, live stream info: Selection process set on March 13
The article mentions that Rice will be one of the hosts for the Final Four and Championship.
Sports Page Network (This also appeared in Sportsrageous.)
http://bit.ly/1oP59vn
NCAA Tournament 2016: Dates, locations and hosts for every round
SB Nation
http://bit.ly/21DhHYq

GreenJackets announce staff changes
The article mentions that Steven Rodriguez worked with Rice while at IMG College.
The Star
http://bit.ly/1QLh0Rt

Cy-Fair schools, sports, students March 2016
Student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play at Rice.
Cy Fair Lifestyles & Homes
http://bit.ly/1pnMQxY

NEWS RELEASES

Rice University School Math Project wins NSF teaching grant
A National Science Foundation grant for nearly $1.5 million awarded to the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) and collaborators will enable them to offer Robert Noyce Master Teaching Fellowships to 16 secondary-school mathematics teachers.
http://bit.ly/1Ux3xCF

Neglected tropical diseases are focus of new Baker Institute reports
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) comprise a group of parasitic, viral and bacterial infections — such as the emerging Zika virus outbreak in Brazil — that mainly afflict people living in areas of extreme poverty, including some southern regions of the United States and Mexico. Two new policy reports by experts on NTD and science policy at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy address the key policy and ethical issues surrounding the diseases and make recommendations for reducing their prevalence in both countries.
http://bit.ly/218hO8S

Cancer cells’ evasive action revealed
Researchers at Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a trick used by lung cancer cells to hide from the body’s immune system.
http://bit.ly/1L661Gn

Urban ‘food deserts’ to be topic at Rice’s Baker Institute March 7
Leading public health scholar Alex Ortega will speak at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy March 7 on current research on food-environment interventions. Ortega will highlight the example of a comprehensive corner-store intervention in two neighboring Los Angeles Latino communities that were classified as “food deserts.”
http://bit.ly/1QqCGGM