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Does Intense Aerobic Activity Grow Bigger Brains?

Our ancestors left the jungle, began to walk upright and ultimately ran like the wind. These early distance athletes chased prey and fled predators -- and grew bigger brains. Why? University of Arizona anthropologist David A. Raichlen studied humans, dogs and ferrets to demonstrate how aerobic exercise stimulates the production of brain-growth chemicals.

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“Pack Your Bags. You’re Going to Rome.”

UA music graduate Gabriel Ayala is a member of the Pascua Yaqui tribe, born and raised in Texas. He’s also a classical guitarist who has performed for President Obama and Pope Benedict. His award-winning ninth album – Shades of Blue – showcases his own compositions of jazz-flamenco fusion. And he plays Bach at Native American powwows.

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Prepare to Battle Global Poverty and Hunger

Fighting wars against enemies like illness, hunger and injustice requires more than brute strength. As in any war, winning demands training, experience and planning to harness the raw passion for real results. For warriors ready to do battle, the new UA Master's in Development Practice offers the essential training to win in the field.

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Gaming for Miners' Safety

Fire in the mine! What should you do? UA scientists are working to help prepare miners to respond to and avoid the emergencies they may encounter working at a mine through development of educational computer games.

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Naming the Dead

For 13 years, the Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office has worked to identify more than 1300 migrants who died crossing the Arizona desert. Nearly 800 others remain unidentified. Cultural anthropologist Robin Reineke studies scant possessions and other clues found with the dead that can sometimes bring closure to their relatives. The UA doctoral candidate is a pioneer in this field.

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