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Macrophage (red fluorescent staining) that has ingested bacteria (green fluorescence).

August 24, 2023

Training immune cells to remove ‘trash’ helps resolve lung inflammation

Researchers identified cells in the lungs that can reduce excessive inflammation, which can lead to death

August 22, 2023

UIC leads national consortium educating next generation of quantum engineers 

The $4.8 million initiative will pave educational pathways to usher students from all backgrounds into quantum information sciences.

August 22, 2023

Two-pathway approach enables better anti-platelet drug for after heart attack, stroke

UIC researchers publish new findings in Nature Communications

August 8, 2023

Researchers design new drug candidates to treat tropical parasitic infection  

A new class of compounds co-invented by UIC researchers offers potential new options for treating schistosomiasis

Kristina A. Varady

August 3, 2023

Research shows that intermittent fasting is safe and effective  

A look at research on intermittent fasting from UIC’s Krista Varady

August 1, 2023

UIC leads field study on home, water safety after Ohio chemical spill 

Researchers will study the relationship between people and civil infrastructure during and after a crisis

Chest x-ray grid

July 28, 2023

AI model enables earlier detection of diabetes through chest X-rays 

Model could help physicians detect disease earlier and prevent complications

Two women sitting at a table looking at food items.

July 27, 2023

Diabetes education program receives new grant to expand in Cook County 

A program developed at UIC received $1 million from the CDC to update its model and reach new participants.

A menstrual cup

July 25, 2023

Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal health

A study in Kenya found that menstrual cups helped girls avoid certain types of infections

Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived heart cells

July 20, 2023

Powerhouse proteins protect heart cells from chemotherapy damage 

UIC researchers’ discovery suggests new clinical possibilities

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