URI_Research_Magazine_Momentum_Spring_2018_Melissa-McCarthy

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Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease. ....................................... 6 Transforming the Health Care Landscape...................................... 12 The Inherently High Stakes of the Thriller Genre........................................... 16 Through the Lens of Documentaries. .................................................. 20 Collaborating on Big Data. ............................................................. 24 Big Data Projects................................................ 28

Tracking Toxins Around the Globe............................................... 32 Understanding the Challenges of Breeding Oysters. .......................................... 38 The Effects of Persistent Terrorism on Democracy..................................................... 42 Finding Patterns Through Philosophy........................................... 46 The Impact of Concussions on Young Athletes.............................................. 50 Winners of the Inaugural URI Research & Scholarship Photo contest............................. 54

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