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Vol XXXV No. 17

Wednesday, September 19, 2001

Researchers search for skin cancer cure

      A team of researchers headed by Notre Dame professor Olaf Wiest are trying to synthesize an artificial enzyme that could repair sun-damaged DNA that causes some skin cancers. "This is basic research that is all about trying to understand how this works and maybe — and this is a big maybe — making this more useful down the road," Wiest said. Wiest and his team of researchers have been attempting to ... [more]
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Wonderful people make service worthwhile
      Anyone that might walk into my room would think I am suffering from an identity crisis. My shelves are lined with carefully placed Puerto Rican memorabilia, departure gifts upon the completion of two years of post-graduate service. When people ask me ... [more]
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Reaching their goals
      After losing three three-game matches 10 days ago at the U.S Bank/Arby's Invitational in Lincoln, Neb., the No. 23-ranked Notre Dame women's volleyball team sat down and set some goals. Head coach Debbie Brown stressed scoring while serving, hitting for a ... [more]
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Squirrels take on cyberspace
      Once again, U.S. News & World Report has rated Notre Dame in the top 20 schools in the country. ESPN ranks Notre Dame as No. 23 in college football. But did you know that Notre Dame has some of the best ... [more]
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