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December 14, 2023
Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk, UIC researchers findPatients with a history of suicidality experience increased risk in the days surrounding menstruation
December 12, 2023
How a blood vessel’s ‘zipper’ activates infection fightersTwo new studies reveal how the lining of blood vessels affects immune response
November 29, 2023
Understanding life with bipolar disorder through the eyes of a retired major generalPodcast features conversation between UIC’s Alex Leow and retired Maj. Gen. Gregg Martin
November 28, 2023
Growing microtumors in a dish helps rapidly identify genes that drive tumor growthThe method identified promising targets for precision oncology in two types of cancer
November 6, 2023
NIH grant expands UIC brain bank into citywide effort to study epilepsy, brain cancer$5 million grant expands UIC’s network of brain tissue research to 4 new Chicago sites.
November 3, 2023
Mediterranean diet could help pregnant women avoid depressionPrenatal depression increases the risk of adverse birth outcomes and maternal mortality
November 2, 2023
Can acupuncture alleviate certain kinds of chest pain?NIH study to look at acupuncture as treatment for stable angina
October 27, 2023
Intermittent fasting is safe, effective for those with Type 2 diabetesMore weight lost among people who fasted, compared to calorie restriction
October 26, 2023
Researchers define role of key protein in link between high-fat diet, cancer metastasisA membrane protein that absorbs fatty acids was found to promote aggressive cancer
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