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Charcoal Studied for Landfill Methane Containment
March 13, 2012
Methane, often used for cooking and heating, is a potent greenhouse gas — more than 20 times more effective at trapping atmospheric heat than carbon dioxide. A major source of slow methane leaks is old, abandoned landfills and town dumps.
Rare transplant allows young woman to forgo 60 pills daily
March 13, 2012
Living-donor parathyroid gland transplant helps 22-year-old to forgo 60 calcium pills a day
Discovery of Hair-Cell Roots Suggests the Brain Modulates Sound Sensitivity
March 12, 2012
The hair cells of the inner ear have a previously unknown “root” extension that may allow them to communicate with nerve cells and the brain to regulate sensitivity to sound vibrations and head position, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have discovered.
Molecule’s Role in Cancer Suggests New Combination Therapy
March 8, 2012
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have found that a molecule found at elevated levels in cancer cells seems to protect them from the “cell-suicide” that is usually triggered by chemotherapy or radiation.
Noted Commentator to Talk on Obama and Religious Liberty
February 29, 2012
The University of Illinois at Chicago presents “The Fictitious War on Religious Liberty,” a talk by commentator and former U.S. Ambassador Douglas W. Kmiec.
Race Determines Proper Dose of Common Antibiotic for Pregnant Women
February 27, 2012
Race is a key factor in properly dosing the antibiotic azithromycin in pregnant women, according to new research at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The drug is commonly used to treat bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases, and infections of the ears, skin and throat.
Naked Mole-Rats Bear Lifesaving Clues
February 23, 2012
Could blind, buck-toothed, finger-sized naked mole-rats harbor in their brain cells a survival secret that might lead to better heart attack or stroke treatments?
UIC Theatre Presents ‘Our Lady of 121st Street’
February 21, 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago acting students perform “Our Lady of 121st Street,” a comedy by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by ShanĂ©sia Davis, film and television actress and UIC adjunct lecturer in theatre.
UIC Jazz Festival Features Harmonica Virtuoso
February 21, 2012
UIC’s High School Jazz Festival tops off with an evening concert featuring 2012 Grammy winner Howard Levy, jazz harmonica virtuoso and pianist.
New Book Compares Chicago Suburbs’ Fiscal Management
February 20, 2012
Using 264 economically and socially diverse Chicago suburbs as a laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago researcher Rebecca Hendrick has analyzed how well local governments deliver services despite recession, political conflict and loss of corporate taxpayers.