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They work with patients to decide when genetic testing is appropriate, interpret test results and counsel families on the ways hereditary diseases might impact them. A trusting relationship is key.
Left Exposed By Middle Eastern Upheaval, Christians Are Fleeing Region
Janine diGiovanni discusses her report in Harper's on the accelerating persecution and uprooting of Christians in the land where the religion was born
Wary Of Unrest Among Uighur Minority, China Locks Down Xinjiang Province
Following riots and attacks in past years, residents of Urumqi, the capital of the western region, now live and work under intense surveillance, and are subject to detention after traveling abroad.
Tackle Negative Thinking Head-On To Boost Diversity In Biomedicine
One California university is trying a new strategy to help minority students perform better in STEM classes and develop the mental resilience to face future challenges.
How Black Girls Are Pushed Out of Schools: Author Monique Morris Explains
Education scholar Monique Morris has done extensive research about the way schools discipline young black girls.
Muslim Group Wants Probe Of Violent Comments At Kernersville Meeting
A Muslim civil rights group has called for an investigation after threats were made during a gathering at a Kernersville restaurant.
RDU Protesters Say 'Refugees Are Welcome Here'
Hundreds of protesters packed the area outside Terminal 2 at RDU Airport on Sunday to speak out against President Donald Trump's recent executive order on immigration.
EPA Sends 'Letter Of Concern' To Regulators Over Hog Farms
The civil rights office of the U.S.
Big Data and Voters: Federal Judge Set To Hear Purging Case
A federal judge in Winston-Salem will hear arguments Wednesday over the recent cancellations of up to 4,500 voter registrations.
Changing The Way We Wait At Winston-Salem's Bus Stops
For this edition of Carolina Curious, listener Dean Franco asks:
“Why are there so few bus shelters in Winston-Salem?”