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What causes memory loss?

Submitted by weigand on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:38pm

Looking at the different factors that lead to memory loss. Specifically how a person's genes and environment contributes to memory loss.

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Human Language

Submitted by catscradle on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:27pm

What makes human communication unique? What separates us from other primates? Since we share 99.9% of our DNA, what enables human language?

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Stem Cells: Helping Us HEEL Faster

Submitted by hmo on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:27pm

This project is designed to research safer ways to administer the four reprogramming genes to induce pluripotency in stem cells.

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Synthesis of Artificial Chlorophyll

Submitted by Martin1521 on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:26pm

Understand the principles of converting the energy created in the Calvin Cycle into electrical energy - a different means to solar energy.

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Hispanics and health care in the US; more than just a language barrier

Submitted by bflint on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:25pm

A complete understanding of the language, culture and traditions is necessary to improve health care for spanish speaking patients.

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Study Abroad

Submitted by jseoul on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:23pm

Study abroad is a large part of UNC's campus. How does study abroad affect an individual's networking skills and professional life?

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Someone's Trash is Someone Else's Treasure

Submitted by changh on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:23pm

Easy ways to reduce disease transmission in third world countries, or ways to augment happiness.

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Stress and genetics!

Submitted by tarheel15 on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:22pm

Are there certain genetic factors that make certain individuals especially predisposed to becoming more stressed out?

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Western Civilization

Submitted by SUPERGENYIZ on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:22pm

You spend 3 hours a week in a Western Civilization class. Does it really exist? Who's responsible for making this class?

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How are the social impacts of cancer different in different cultures?

Submitted by estraub37 on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 1:21pm
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