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Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System

June 27, 2013

Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary to offer vision-restoring treatment

Artificial retina provides limited sight to patients with very low or no vision

James Pellegrino

June 24, 2013

Researchers release new criteria for student assessment

Five key points provide guidance on measuring the skills students need.

Gail Prins

June 17, 2013

Early BPA exposure increases risk of adult cancer

First direct evidence of dangers from common plastic additive

Scan of a mouse spinal cord showing a mutated protein

June 12, 2013

Jammed molecular motors may play role in development of ALS

Slowed transport of nutrients in nerve cells may underlie the disease

Jamie Chriqui

June 12, 2013

Laws help limit junk foods in schools

Nationwide survey shows availability of sugar- and fat-laden foods, drinks

June 12, 2013

Flames’ Schmidt earns renewal as AD

Director of Athletics Jim Schmidt has received a five-year contract extension, approved […]

Man practices CPR on a dummy;

June 6, 2013

Learn CPR before Chicago Cubs game June 10

You can help save a life

Miglena Garkova

June 4, 2013

Seven UIC students awarded Gilman study abroad scholarships

State Department program supports students with financial need

Shane Phillips and two students performing tests in Phillips' lab

June 4, 2013

Binge drinking may put young people at risk for heart disease

Blood vessels show changes that may predict cardiovascular problems

Dr. Howard Ozer

May 31, 2013

UI Cancer Center, Big Ten partner to fight cancer

University cancer researchers join forces against a common foe