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Gina Gaston

March 28, 2013

‘Cultural competence’ helps providers treat HIV

Black HIV patients who report better health believe social influences matter.

Lennard Davis

March 26, 2013

Obsessions

“We’re using this powerful word, but lowering the standard by having everybody be obsessed by everything.”

Shoes and pants at a thrift store

March 22, 2013

Resale shops thrive despite eBay competition

A new study says Chicago’s second-hand stores support regular retail by unloading unwanted goods.

Song Yuyu

March 20, 2013

Body’s own defenses might stop ALS onset

A chemical found in cells may be harnessed to help the body fight neurodegenerative disease.

March 19, 2013

Shining a spotlight on social justice

The Social Justice Initiative’s goal: create knowledge that helps transform the world.

Peter Doran (from left), Christian Fritsen and Jay Kyne

March 19, 2013

‘Don’t trust anything you read’

“I tell my students, don’t trust anything you read in the popular press.”

Maria Barolina

March 19, 2013

Seeking new treatments for an incurable cancer

Maria Barbolina is one of six U.S. scientists honored by the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Stephen Schlickman

March 12, 2013

When O’Hare coughs

“When O’Hare coughs, the rest of the system gets a cold, so it has a major national and federal interest.”

Mary Ashley

March 12, 2013

Leading women to success in science

Mary Ashley, UIC Woman of the Year, places a priority on mentoring women in science careers.

James Gleeson

March 12, 2013

Impact of kinship care on families, kids

For grandparents who are caring for their grandkids, “it’s a double-edged sword,” says James Gleeson.

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