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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

Kristina A. Varady

June 29, 2023

Water fasts can help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quickly 

Water fasts, where people consume nothing but water, may not be a long-term weight loss strategy

Nadera Sweiss

June 22, 2023

Medical writing with language models: faster but faultier 

College of Medicine physicians test whether language models can help write research papers and communicate with patients

A white pill bottle next to a pile of small orange pills.

June 15, 2023

Multi-city trial will use community centers to bring treatment to opioid users 

Program will utilize nonmedical neighborhood sites to establish and maintain patients on medical treatment for opioid dependence

Medical record in electronic form. Digital EMR with patient health care information. Doctor using tablet in hospital or clinic. Personal data in mobile device. Online database for healthcare history.

June 7, 2023

Electronic health records can contain bias, potentially impacting clinical trials

A lack of representation from underserved groups could impact
clinical trials

Sale of watermelons. Red and juicy watermelon. Attracts insects with its sweetness. Close up By Klymentii, Abobe Stock

June 6, 2023

A compound from fruit flies could lead to new antibiotics

Nature Chemical Biology study reports on peptide’s antibacterial mechanism 

May 23, 2023

Research finds environment matters for rejuvenating stem cell activity

New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

May 23, 2023

New research identifies key target in relationship between white blood cells, inflammation 

Study reveals potential new drug target to control autoimmune and chronic inflammation diseases

May 16, 2023

AI voice coach shows promise in psychotherapy for depression and anxiety

App delivering psychotherapy can help patients with mild depression and anxiety

UIC researchers, from left to right, Drs. Hemant Borase, Tejabhiram Yadavalli, Chandrashekhar Patil and Deepak Shukla, in their lab.

May 1, 2023

Herpes study adds to understanding of viral reinfections, how to potentially prevent them

New research on herpes infections of the eye adds to the understanding of how to target anti-viral drugs.

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