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OCTOBER 28, 2015

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ingredient list on label Parabens, a group of chemicals commonly found in lotions, sunscreens, shampoos and other personal-care products, may be more dangerous at low doses than previously thought, according to a new study. The substances interact with the body's own growth factors to increase breast cell proliferation. 
Michael Higgins at the Bancroft Berkeley students have a responsibility to share what they learn at one of the world's top public research universities to help end world hunger and poverty, Irish President Michael Higgins said in a keynote address on campus Monday. He also announced the gift of seed money for a new Irish studies program here. 
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Large land animals such as elephants, wildebeest and other big plant-eaters are worth preserving in part because their disappearance could forever change the plants and animals they coexist with, according to an analysis of past large-mammal extinctions in North and South America.
RESEARCH 
Researcher suggests that maybe we're going about it all wrong.

Discovery could help bring more cleaner-burning cars into use.

Old methods better than digital technologies with reluctant voters of color. 

Professor helps build system to pinpoint weaknesses. 

ARTS
Third volume completes the life story of the outspoken humorist. 

Works by student, prof among first live performances of U.S. artists' music in Cuba in 28 years.

Contemporary themes drive TDPS production of The Cherry Orchard.
CAMPUS NEWS
More than 1,200 students now are involved in apprenticeship program. 

Revamped eatery, featured on Food Day, focuses more on local, less on animal protein. 

GPS Center in Sproul answers need for those looking at lives beyond academia.

GLOBAL NEWS 
Big day for Tsinghua-Berkeley Shenzhen Institute.

AWARDS
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton recognized. 

White House ceremony for emeritus professor, former Berkeley Lab director.
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