🔬 Breakthrough leukemia treatment emerges from undergraduate chemistry class. University of Cincinnati, Ohio State, and Jabez Biosciences have received a $3.4 million NCI grant to begin Phase 1 trials of JBZ-001 for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The drug, initially developed by students at Hendrix College in Arkansas, targets a critical pathway for cancer cell proliferation. With AML killing over 10,000 Americans annually, this "bench-to-bedside" collaboration offers new hope when the trial opens in 2026. The innovative partnership demonstrates how academic-industry collaborations can accelerate potential treatments for deadly diseases.
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⚡ Lightning kills 20 Americans yearly, striking at 50,000°F temperatures. Ohio officials are promoting Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 22-28, 2025) to educate residents about thunderstorm preparedness. Common myths persist, like lightning never striking twice or rubber shoes providing protection, which officials aim to dispel. When thunder is heard, experts advise immediately moving indoors and staying there for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder. Preparation includes monitoring weather forecasts, installing surge protectors, and avoiding water and electrical appliances during storms.
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🚫 Ohio's new higher education law sparks academic exodus.Senate Bill 1, which takes effect this week, bans diversity efforts, prohibits faculty strikes, and regulates classroom discussions at public universities. Several institutions are already closing their multicultural and LGBTQ+ centers, while faculty report candidates withdrawing applications and current professors reconsidering what courses to teach. University administrators and professors warn of a potential "brain drain" as neighboring states become more attractive destinations for academics and students. A referendum effort is underway to stop the controversial law, with supporters collecting signatures to place it on the November ballot.
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