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August 19, 2022

UIC scientists discover method for restoring memory loss from Alzheimer’s disease

Stimulating brain stem cells to produce new neurons could lead to promising therapies.

model of a skull and internal structures on a desk

May 4, 2022

A ‘factory reset’ for the brain cures anxiety, drinking behavior

Gene editing reverses brain genetic reprogramming caused by adolescent binge drinking

illustration of a DNA double helix

February 16, 2021

UIC researchers invent new gene-editing tool

New process uses special molecules called ‘proGuides’

DNA helix

July 8, 2019

First hi-res images of active CRISPR enzyme will help improve genome editing

Atomic-level images of enzyme cutting DNA