All genetics
July 29, 2024
Potential new drug target found for atrial fibrillationGenetic model suggests novel single treatment for both heart condition and stroke
April 19, 2024
Distinguished Researcher Award, Basic Life Sciences: John Nitiss, College of PharmacyHow can yeast and genetics reveal how anti-cancer drugs work?
October 16, 2023
Single cell genomics reveal key cell factor for dangerous identity loss in tumor cellsUIC researchers used single-cell genomics to identify key factors in dedifferentiation, tumor growth
July 20, 2023
Role of key metabolic enzyme in liver fibrosis defined by UIC scientistsA team led by Nissim Hay identified a pathway that triggers the organ’s responsible to injury and illness.
August 19, 2022
UIC scientists discover method for restoring memory loss from Alzheimer’s diseaseStimulating brain stem cells to produce new neurons could lead to promising therapies.
December 17, 2020
Study in mice shows genes may be altered through drug repurposingResearch shows normal genes may be enhanced to make up for non-functional copy genes.
May 16, 2019
Malnourished fruit flies preserve genital size to ensure reproductive successFor fruit flies, size matters
November 28, 2018
Single cell sequencing sheds light on why cancers form in specific cell typesSequencing cells one at a time