Yuma News
Scientists uncover brain circuits behind putting up a fight or freezing in place
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- Written by Barbara McMakin Barbara McMakin
- Published: 10 May 2018 10 May 2018
Washington, DC - In a study of mice, National Institutes of Health-funded researchers describe a new circuit involved in fine-tuning the brain’s decision either to hide or confront threats. The study, published in Nature, was partially funded by the NIH’s Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative.
Arizona's Alzheimer's Crisis: Top Neurologists Reveal Groundbreaking Plan for Local Communities
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- Written by Mallory Campoli Mallory Campoli
- Published: 10 May 2018 10 May 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Right now, Arizona is facing an “Alzheimer’s Epidemic.” 120,000 people are suffering from the debilitating disease and that number will skyrocket in the coming years. But award-wining neurologists Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai a unique husband and wife team on the cutting edge of brain science are zeroing in on Arizona’s communities with a groundbreaking plan to prevent and combat this brain disease.
New Creative Playground features to debut May 12
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- Written by City of Yuma City of Yuma
- Published: 09 May 2018 09 May 2018
Yuma, Arizona - When news broke of a fire at the beloved “castle park” in December 2015, members of the Yuma community sprang to action that very night, setting up donation accounts and organizing fundraisers to bring the playground back. Then, when insurance announced they would cover the cost of rebuilding, the City promised to apply the donations to “bigger, better, safer” improvements. This Saturday, several of those new features will come to life.
AWC 2018 Commencement
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 09 May 2018 09 May 2018
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona Western College, Northern Arizona-Yuma Branch Campus, University of Arizona-Yuma, and Arizona State University announce the 2018 Commencement. The ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Stadium located at 7150 E. 24th Street, next to Gila Ridge High School, on Friday, May 18, at 8 p.m.
Phoenix Couple Arrested for Human Smuggling
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- Written by Border Scope Border Scope
- Published: 09 May 2018 09 May 2018
Bisbee, Arizona - Border Patrol agents from the Brian A. Terry Station in Bisbee arrested four people during a foiled human smuggling attempt Monday evening on State Route 92.
Border Patrol Rescues Increase as Temperatures Rise
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- Written by Border Scope Border Scope
- Published: 09 May 2018 09 May 2018
Tucson, Arizona - As temperatures rise, Tucson Sector Border Patrol officials want to remind the public that this time of year is an especially dangerous time in Arizona’s deserts.
Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Guatemalan Sex Offender
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- Written by Border Scope Border Scope
- Published: 09 May 2018 09 May 2018
Ajo, Arizona - Ajo Station Border Patrol agents apprehended a male Guatemalan national Sunday evening after he re-entered the U.S. illegally northwest of Lukeville.