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University researchers study diabetes in flies

When it comes to diabetes, university scientists have found fruit flies and humans aren’t that different. By removing several genes from the genome of a fruit fly, a team of researchers created insects demonstrating human symptoms of diabetes. This research could pave the way to discovering the genetic causes of diabetes and developing treatments, according to research published online Nov. 2 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

RHA leaders call housing lottery system unfair

Some student leaders called for the abolishment of the housing lottery at Tuesday’s RHA meeting, but with no alternative in sight, a university official said it will have to stay for now. Resident Hall Association President Josef Mensah, a senior theatre major, proposed a resolution ending the lottery system by spring 2011, arguing that it is unfair because it is too random. Although skeptical senators shot the bill down 11-27, Assistant Director for Resident Life Scott Young said he is interested in discussing problems with the system.