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August 11, 2026
Ancient bacterial signals from cell powerhouses may fuel excessive inflammationUIC study shows that proteins released from mitochondria can trigger immune cells.
August 3, 2026
UIC researchers develop new drug to attack an enduring killerThe “irresistible” innovation defeats malaria in a single dose.
July 20, 2026
UIC researchers find druggable target to make metastatic cancer cells easier to killResearchers discovered an ion channel that controls cancer cell stiffness.
July 20, 2026
UIC researchers zoom in on tiny cellular messengersExtracellular vesicles are particles that signal inflammation, cancer and Parkinson’s.
July 14, 2026
New cell imaging method shines a light on blind spotsTechnique allows scientists to watch cell signaling.
July 7, 2026
How immune cells in our gut mesentery fight salmonellaImmune cells in our gut mesentery prevent systemic infection by regulating inflammation.
July 2, 2026
Meet Lois Essibu, 19-year-old UIC Nursing grad“I was really determined in my coursework early,” says Lois Essibu.
June 29, 2026
Cardiovascular disease risk tied to vision loss in Latino adultsThe study found having more risk factors made visual impairment more likely.
June 15, 2026
Michelle Villegas-Downs: Caring for moms and babies after deliveryA registered nurse and soon-to-be UIC professor, postdoc Villegas-Downs is helping moms and babies stay healthy.
June 9, 2026
New antibiotic attacks bacteria in never-before-seen wayUIC scientists have discovered a new antibiotic to fight against drug-resistant superbugs.