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zinc oxide nanoparticles

April 27, 2016

Nanoparticles hold promise as double-edged sword against genital herpes

Particles may also prevent the spread of HIV

Zoie Sheets

April 26, 2016

UIC junior named Truman Scholar

Fourth UIC student to earn the prestigious scholarship since 1993

Fat cells

April 25, 2016

Why is visceral fat worse than subcutaneous fat?

Cells’ response to overeating stress is key

hands positioning a container beneath a microscope

April 20, 2016

Scientists sharpen view of gene transfer between pathogenic bacteria

May lead to ways to curtail spread of antibiotic resistance

James Pellegrino

April 20, 2016

UIC distinguished professor elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

James Pellegrino named to prestigious honor society

aerial view of east campus

April 11, 2016

UIC announces climate commitments

Goals set to reduce the university’s energy, carbon footprints

Blood smear illustrating sickle cell anemia

April 7, 2016

Medicare to cover stem cell transplantation for sickle cell disease

Coverage puts cure in reach for many patients

Daniel Sutherland

April 6, 2016

UIC faculty scholar awarded top humanities fellowship

Award supports project exploring Immanuel Kant’s philosophy of mathematics

"Passing Strange" promo photo

April 5, 2016

Rock musical goes concert-style at UIC Theatre

Audience mingles with cast in festival atmosphere

April 1, 2016

Statin use varies widely in Hispanic/Latino adults

Disparities due to differences in health insurance, authors say