May 5, 2010
People
National Treasure
Temba Mudenda, D71, Zambia’s first native-born dentist, spent his career spreading the word about preventive care
May 2010 People Notes
Ask The Professor
Why do birds return north after winter—why don’t they just stay where it’s warm?
Mark Pokras, V84, associate professor of environmental and population health at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, fills us in
Changing the Face of Engineering
Valencia Joyner has taken her place on technology’s cutting edge, and now she’s determined to help other women and minorities do the same
Who Wants Privacy?
As the Internet creeps into more aspects of daily life, an expert wonders what the effects of such widespread information sharing will be
Stoolpigeons and Patriots
A fresh look at the Cold War era, when left-leaning Jews were quickly labeled as un-American
Not a Dry Eye
Stem cells could be used to repair damaged salivary and tear-producing glands
Briefs
Local Potential
Mapping the flow of foods to cities—and finding out if locavore is the way to go
Tracking Seasonal Flu
Knowing when and where influenza peaks will prepare public health workers to combat the disease
Shedding Light on Epilepsy
Research on building blocks in the brain could lead to new therapies
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