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Researchers from Imperial College London have been studying the effect of high doses of iron on cells. (Source: MCT) Photo credit: MCT

Research opens discussion on high doses of iron and cell damage

Kellie Plumhof February 16, 2016

Iron is a mineral that is essential to health and function in the body. It has a critical role of transporting oxygen When people are deficient in iron they become anemic, which can lead to fatigue, pallor,...

Science Weekly: Fingerprints aglow to help officers

Kellie Plumhof October 27, 2015

Law enforcement has been using fingerprint technology to aid investigations for over 100 years now. While the science behind fingerprints has improved over the years, a new study by scientist Kang Liang...

Don't be afraid to enjoy school activities

Kellie Plumhof September 10, 2015

In recent years, I have noticed that a distaste for school activities has become almost expected of students. If you like school activities, or heaven forbid actually attend them, then you can be shunned...

Weber offers new computer engineering degree

Kellie Plumhof August 24, 2015

A new undergraduate and graduate degree in computer engineering will be offered starting this fall at Weber State University. The degrees are the result of the combined efforts of both the department...

Tips for transfer students

Kellie Plumhof August 24, 2015

At the beginning of the school year three types of students arrive at Weber State University: Freshmen eager to start their college career, returning students, back in a familiar place and transfer students,...

WSU PREP holds closing celebratory ceremony

July 26, 2015

On July 22, 69 students, their family members and staff of Weber PREP gathered in the Shepherd Union Ballrooms to participate in the closing ceremony for the 8-week long summer camp. The camp covered...

WSU PREP redefines summer camp

July 20, 2015

The phrase "summer camp'"may kindle memories of tents, s'mores and sleeping out under the stars, but for one group of 72 students in the Ogden and Weber school districts, camp this summer will consist of math,...

UTA partners with WSU to improve public transportation

June 30, 2014

In May 2014, UTA began the Ogden-WSU Transit Project Study. The study is on-track to be finished in January 2016. A main focus of the project is to improve and increase ridership on transit services...

The Jex Dex: Top five competitive moments in professional sports 2013-2014

June 19, 2014

5. Galen Rupp breaks American record in the 10,000 meter at the Prefontaine Classic. Who is Galen Rupp? Some have called him the "Great White Hope." He was a silver medalist in the London Olympics in...

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