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This week's research roundup looks at the new shoe thatÌýmakes running 4 percent easier and a two-hour marathon possible; aÌýPac-12 research initiative on student-athlete concussions, led by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ; and a study on the health effects of cannabis.

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New shoe makes running 4 percent easier, 2-hour marathon possible, study shows

Days after Shalane Flanagan won the NYC Marathon, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ researchers have published a study that inspired the name of the shoes she wore and confirms they reduce the amount of energy used to run.

ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ to lead Pac-12 research initiative on student-athlete concussions

The multi-year, multi-site research initiative will establish best practices and clinical infrastructure for advancing education on traumatic brain injury in student-athletes.

Cinnamon Bidwell

CHANGE Lab puts cannabis under the microscope

Two ongoing research studies conducted by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ CHANGE Lab are looking into how cannabis affects public health. Join Assistant Professor Cinnamon Bidwell's lecture Nov. 29 to learn more.