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The self-organization properties of DNA-like molecular fragments four billion years ago may have guided their own growth into repeating chemical chains long enough to act as a basis for primitive life, says a new study by the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and the University of Milan.

The confidence of Colorado business leaders remains optimistic, increasing slightly going into the second quarter of 2015, according to the Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) released today by the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Leeds School of Business. For the past eight quarters, confidence has been more stable than ever in the index’s 11-year history.

A new project that officially launches March 31 called Genes for Good gives participants the chance to learn more about their health, behavior and ancestors. In return, those who fully participate provide genetics researchers with valuable data that can be used to better understand the origins of disease, which could lead one day to better treatments, prevention and cures.

The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is celebrating Colorado history with a three-day scanning event for the Colorado Communities historical website and free consultations with experts on family history and genealogy.

Welcome back to school! I’m sure you all had a wonderful spring break and are ready to get back to work. This week, we have an array of activities at our fingertips, including the chancellor's Spring Town Hall, a music conference and a "Game of Thrones" pre-screening.

The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology and Entrepreneurship this fall will pilot a new Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program to bring mentorship to students and allow entrepreneurs domestically and from around the world to be part of Colorado’s vibrant startup community.

A ÐßÐßÊÓƵ study shows a ubiquitous type of phytoplankton -- tiny organisms that are the base of the marine food web – appears to be suffering from the effects of ocean acidification caused by climate change.

Western U.S. forests killed by the mountain pine beetle epidemic are no more at risk to burn than healthy Western forests, according to new findings by the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ that fly in the face of both public perception and policy.

For those of you not making it out to Cabo or Cancun for spring break, don't despair; Colorado has plenty to offer. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures or something to distract you from the inevitable beach photos clouding Facebook, these events will provide plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy the week off.

Among cancers, scientists have spent their entire research careers looking for cellular similarities that may lead to a single cure for many cancers –– the rare chance to have a single answer to a multifaceted problem. In 1997, scientists discovered a gene that they believed was the key to cellular immortality. Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase, or TERT, is a catalytic piece of telomerase, and while cellular immortality sounds like a good idea, it is actually how cancerous tumors grow and proliferate in cancer patients. In a recent paper published in Science, Tom Cech, director of the BioFrontiers Institute , worked with collaborators at CU's Anschutz Medical Campus to study mutations in bladder cancer that may lead to better treatments for many types of cancers.