All Entries by Tess Joosse
March 27, 2026
Study: Intermittent fasting positively affects female hormones in PCOSDiet also decreased diabetes risk factors
March 26, 2026
4 new UIC fellows of American Association for the Advancement of ScienceThe lifetime honor is one of the most prestigious in science.
March 11, 2026
UIC study: Greener neighborhoods support healthier birth weightsEffect persisted regardless of air pollution.
March 3, 2026
Can acupuncture help ease debilitating and persistent chronic pain?Rigorous clinical trials at UIC test the treatment in vulvar pain, chronic sickle cell and angina.
February 23, 2026
UIC engineers develop plant-based plastic alternative for use in shopping bagsThe plant-based substance takes just one month to break down in soil.
February 10, 2026
New gene-editing method could advance regenerative medicineBreakthrough could help scientists more efficiently engineer cells for therapies.
February 2, 2026
Rural public transit yields nearly $4 for every dollar spent, study estimatesResearch suggests that investing in rural transit has numerous benefits.
December 19, 2025
UIC researchers image near-room-temp superconductorsSuperhydrides can conduct electricity at unprecedented temperatures without losing energy.
December 18, 2025
Engineers create wearable sensor that flexes with skinDevice can measure electrolytes, glucose in sweat for real-time monitoring.
November 21, 2025
UIC awarded $2.98 million grant to study hypertension and healthy eatingResearchers will test a diet and nutrition program combining grocery delivery, cooking classes and education.