All Entries by Jeanne Galatzer-Levy
April 15, 2013
Scientists learn what makes nerve cells so strongUnique modification to microtubules makes nerve cells’ cytoskeleton singularly robust.
April 15, 2013
UIC engineering freshmen guaranteed paid internships“We can give our students the experience they need to succeed,” says dean Peter Nelson.
March 20, 2013
Body’s own defenses might stop ALS onsetA chemical found in cells may be harnessed to help the body fight neurodegenerative disease.
March 11, 2013
Match Day at UICMarch 15 is a big day for fourth-year students in the College of Medicine.
March 5, 2013
Seeing is believing with new eye surgeryUI Health is the first center in Chicago to offer non-surgical treatment for a common eye disease.
March 5, 2013
Gene activity links anxiety, alcohol useResearch suggests new targets for drugs to combat alcoholism and anxiety.
February 19, 2013
A weight loss program that worksInventing a new weight-loss diet that is easy to stick to and has real health benefits would seem as likely as winning the lottery.
February 19, 2013
Cardiovascular disease from the insideXiaoping Du exemplifies the UIC ideal: superb scholarship with tremendous potential.
February 19, 2013
New Alzheimer’s test may identify those at riskNew method quantifies toxic molecule in human brain tissue and special lab mice.
February 19, 2013
First in Chicago to offer new eye treatmentA new procedure can replace surgery for a common eye disease that robs vision.