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June 28, 2024

Key signal for activating beige fat holds promise for obesity prevention

Pathway converts fat into a form that burns calories

Blood smear illustrating sickle cell anemia

June 5, 2024

UIC part of groundbreaking sickle-cell study 

The gene-editing treatment is now approved by the FDA

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May 20, 2024

Clinical trial testing licorice root for prostate cancer begins this spring 

From lab to clinic to community, trial highlights pathway of UIC research

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May 6, 2024

UIC biochemistry major named Goldwater scholar  

Puranjay Gupta is is the sixth Goldwater scholar from UIC in the last six years

May 2, 2024

Genetic link between adolescent drinking and adult anxiety may offer therapy target 

The enzyme could help break the link between early drinking and anxiety

Six students stand outside in front of a tree

April 22, 2024

Students design a more inclusive EEG system 

The most commonly used EEG system does not work well on many culturally Black hairstyles

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April 22, 2024

Researcher of the Year awards for 2023 celebrate excellence in discovery and impact

The annual awards honor the exceptional work of faculty members at the forefront of their fields

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April 18, 2024

Three scientists named fellows of American Association for the Advancement of Science 

Nemat Oliver Keyhani, Alexander Mankin and Deepak Shukla recognized by peers for their biology research

April 15, 2024

‘Double-edged’ transcription factor affects flu response

A genetic transcription factor involved in lung cancer and pneumonia also mediates the body’s response to influenza

Liz Marai, associate professor of computer science at the UIC College of Engineering

April 12, 2024

Pilot research institutes kindle interdisciplinary activity across UIC

New pilot institute will tackle AI bias in health care, joining three ongoing research efforts

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