All Research Briefs
November 15, 2024
Zinc deficiency increases risk of drug-resistant pneumoniaShortage of dietary metal leads to allergy-like response, increased mortality
October 31, 2024
How protein disposal enzymes maintain metabolic healthProtein degradation pathway could help development of therapies to target cell “powerhouses”
October 18, 2024
UIC video excels in Science megastudy on political polarizationResearchers explore media interventions to reduce partisanship
October 9, 2024
UIC computer scientist will be ‘conscience’ of AI astronomy projectLu Cheng will develop socially responsible AI for astrophysics
September 20, 2024
Studying new 2D materials, one molecule at a timeApproach enables design of nanotechnology for energy, electronics
July 30, 2024
Fear of falling can prevent wheelchair, scooter users from being activeThe findings show the need for health care providers to gauge people’s fall risk and offer safety training
July 29, 2024
Potential new drug target found for atrial fibrillationGenetic model suggests novel single treatment for both heart condition and stroke
June 28, 2024
Key signal for activating beige fat holds promise for obesity preventionPathway converts fat into a form that burns calories
June 11, 2024
Radical arguments for veganism may appeal to Black populationsUIC sociology student examined how different races and genders respond to vegan causes
June 5, 2024
UIC part of groundbreaking sickle-cell studyThe gene-editing treatment is now approved by the FDA