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UofL professor concerned about use of DNA tests to underwrite life insurance

November 8, 2018

With just a small sample of saliva, doctor-ordered or direct-to-consumer genetics tests like 23andMe can provide insight into a person’s current health and likelihood of developing certain illnesses.

Student ambassadors work to get out the vote

November 6, 2018

Brittany Greenwell could hardly wait to be old enough to register to vote. “I was really excited. I was waiting for that day.”

UofL researchers land grant to develop blood preservation tech with industry

November 5, 2018

Donated blood can save lives. But for uses like disaster relief, military missions and space flight, blood’s current six-week shelf life just isn’t long enough.