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Hearing Loss Gene
| USF News
There’s good news for the more than 30 million Americans affected by agerelated hearing loss — researchers at USF have identified a genetic marker for the condition.
The discovery, a major breakthrough according to hearing experts, means people can be tested earlier and take steps earlier in life — such as avoiding loud noises, wearing ear protection and avoiding certain medicines — to protect their hearing.
Give Me Shelter
| USF News
A portable dwelling designed by two USF alums could be the answer to sheltering displaced people in crisis around the world.
AbleNook is the brainchild of Architecture and Community Design graduates Sean Verdecia and Jason Ross. It requires no skill, no tools and only a few hours to assemble.
AAAS Fellows Named
USF was among the top 10 of 245 organizations worldwide with the most AAAS Fellows named for 2012. Fifteen USF faculty were named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The honored faculty were recognized for meritorious efforts to advance science or its application.