All Entries by Rob Mitchum
August 5, 2024
New model refutes leading theory on how Earth’s continents formedComputational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren’t necessary for early continents
July 29, 2024
Architecture students explore big and small ideas for housing shortageThe At Home with the Collective project challenged students to design flexible, affordable homes
July 29, 2024
Potential new drug target found for atrial fibrillationGenetic model suggests novel single treatment for both heart condition and stroke
July 23, 2024
Dual-action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance nearly impossibleA new drug that disrupts two cellular targets would make it much harder for bacteria to evolve resistance
July 22, 2024
New maternal health research center addresses national crisis in pregnancy outcomesAn $11 million, six-year grant will fund research, workforce training and community partnerships
July 16, 2024
Apps and AI could help personalize depression diagnosis and treatmentOver $10 million in NIH grants will fund studies using digital tools to improve mental health
July 1, 2024
Exploring letterform design through LEGO, the printing pressUIC professor’s modular project grows from classroom into global book
June 28, 2024
Key signal for activating beige fat holds promise for obesity preventionPathway converts fat into a form that burns calories
June 24, 2024
Documenting Chicago hip-hop historyUIC researchers team with museum to create interactive database of lyrics, art and more
June 11, 2024
Radical arguments for veganism may appeal to Black populationsUIC sociology student examined how different races and genders respond to vegan causes