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New effort probes how two groups of viruses cause disease
Purdue University is leading a team of researchers in a federally funded effort aimed ultimately at developing better vaccines and antiviral drugs against two types of disease-causing viruses by learning critical details about their life cycles.
Findings show nanomedicine promising for treating spinal cord injuries
Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a new approach for repairing damaged nerve fibers in spinal cord injuries using nano-spheres that could be injected into the blood shortly after an accident.
Purdue kicks off national center to visualize homeland security data
Purdue University on Monday (Nov. 9) will kick off a national center to develop specialized software to help homeland security and emergency personnel respond to and manage a variety of calamities, from disease outbreaks to economic crises.
New theory on fairness in economics targets CEO pay
Chief executives in 35 of the top Fortune 500 companies were overpaid by about 129 times their "ideal salaries" in 2008, according to a new type of theoretical analysis proposed by a Purdue University researcher to determine fair CEO compensation.
Purdue Libraries celebrate new interactive classroom, start second of three-phase renovation
Purdue University Libraries isn't just about books and resource materials anymore.
Purdue Ag partners with Sen. Lugar to create forestry program
Purdue and U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar have teamed to create a program intended to promote the science of forestry and to offer college scholarships to qualified students attending the university to study certain forestry disciplines.
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As state revenue shortfall worsens, Purdue plans comprehensive review of programs and processes
A Purdue steering committee will lay groundwork for a plan to meet the university's strategic goals in the face of uncertain economic conditions.
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Purdue Musical Organizations to present 'The Spirit of the Season'
Purdue Musical Organizations will present four public performances of the 76th annual Purdue Christmas Show “The Spirit of the Season” on Dec. 12-13.
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Maize cell wall genes identified, giving boost to biofuel research
Purdue University scientists have helped identify and group the genes thought to be responsible for cell wall development in maize, an effort that expands their ability to discover ways to produce the biomass best suited for biofuels production.
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Purdue to host winter commencement ceremonies
Purdue University will award degrees at its West Lafayette campus on Dec. 20 and at its Calumet campus on Dec. 15.
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