All genetics

illustration of a DNA double helix

December 6, 2024

Distinguished professor emerita’s book highlights importance of genetic testing

Susan Weiss Liebman’s book takes a personal look at genetics research

July 29, 2024

Potential new drug target found for atrial fibrillation

Genetic model suggests novel single treatment for both heart condition and stroke

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April 19, 2024

Distinguished Researcher Award, Basic Life Sciences: John Nitiss, College of Pharmacy 

How can yeast and genetics reveal how anti-cancer drugs work?

Maxim Frolov

October 16, 2023

Single cell genomics reveal key cell factor for dangerous identity loss in tumor cells 

UIC researchers used single-cell genomics to identify key factors in dedifferentiation, tumor growth

A male scientist poses by a microscope holding a circular cell culture dish.

July 20, 2023

Role of key metabolic enzyme in liver fibrosis defined by UIC scientists  

A 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 disease

Stimulating 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 repurposing

Research shows normal genes may be enhanced to make up for non-functional copy genes.

Maxim Frolov and Majd Aris