UCI Researchers To Use $4.5M Grant For ‘Human Genome Project Of Exercise’
Scientists want to dig down to the molecular level to figure out how children's genes respond to exercise.
Orange County Register:
UCI Awarded $4.5 Million For Study Of The Genetic Benefits Of Exercise
UC Irvine will receive $4.5 million for a six-year study of the impact of exercise on children to examine how their genes respond, with the goal of developing personalized prescriptions for movement, the National Institutes of Health announced Tuesday. (Perkes, 12/13)
In other news from across the state —
Orange County Register:
Newport Beach Firm Settles FTC Suit Over Blood Pressure App Claims
Aura Labs Inc., which operates out of Newport Beach, has settled with the Federal Trade Commission over charges that it deceived customers in claiming its Instant Blood Pressure app was as accurate as a standard blood pressure cuff. Aura Labs, which also does business as AuraLife and AuraWare, makes apps that measure blood pressure and heart rate. A judgment of $595,945.27 against the company was suspended because Aura was unable to pay, according to documents the FTC filed in federal court on Friday to settle a suit it filed against Aura on Dec. 2. (Madans, 12/13)
Sacramento Bee:
CalPERS Ready To Drop Tobacco Investment Ban
The staff of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, after an eight-month study, is recommending that the nation’s largest public pension fund drop its ban on investing in tobacco stocks. CalPERS’ investment committee is expected to vote on the recommendation next Monday. (Kasler, 12/13)
San Jose Mercury News:
Wigs For Cancer Patients
Cancer CAREpoint and Sobrato Cancer Center staff and volunteers put together a one day “wig bank” for cancer patients in San Jose on Tuesday. At the wig bank volunteers helped cancer patients who are losing their hair find wigs, hats and scarves.The event took place at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. Sheryl Brown, director of operations at Cancer CAREpoint, said she expected about 30 women to try on items with the help of trained volunteers. (Smith, 12/13)