Top research stories of the week: Nov. 17 edition
This week's research roundup looks at the new shoe thatÌýmakes running 4 percent easier and a two-hour marathon possible; aÌýPac-12 research initiative on student-athlete concussions, led by CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß; and a study on the health effects of cannabis.
New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible, study shows
Days after Shalane Flanagan won the NYC Marathon, CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß researchers have published a study that inspired the name of the shoes she wore and confirms they reduce the amount of energy used to run.
CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß to lead Pac-12 research initiative on student-athlete concussions
The multi-year, multi-site research initiative will establish best practices and clinical infrastructure for advancing education on traumatic brain injury in student-athletes.
Cinnamon Bidwell
CHANGE Lab puts cannabis under the microscope
Two ongoing research studies conducted by CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’s CHANGE Lab are looking into how cannabis affects public health. Join Assistant Professor Cinnamon Bidwell's lecture Nov. 29 to learn more.
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