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Blocking oxidative stress enzyme prevents, even reverses, heart condition in lab models

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University of Illinois Chicago study finds children are still exposed to over 1,000 ads a year for unhealthy foods

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Computational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren’t necessary for early continents

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New drug that disrupts two cellular targets would make it much harder for bacteria to evolve resistance

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The way oil drops break up at the water’s surface means some oil may not get cleaned up after a spill

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Over $10 million in NIH grants will fund University of Illinois Chicago studies using digital tools to improve mental health

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Research shows that the increasingly popular weight-loss strategy is safe

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University of Illinois Chicago engineers have helped design a new method to make hydrogen gas from water using only solar power and agricultural waste such as manure or husks. The method reduces the energy needed to extract hydrogen from water by 600%, creating new opportunities for sustainable, climate-friendly chemical production.

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An analysis of civilian injuries resulting from interactions with police in Illinois found that residents of all races and ethnicities are more likely to sustain injuries if they live in economically under-resourced areas. The University of Illinois Chicago researchers found that the risk of injury decreases as communities become more racially diverse.

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The University of Illinois Chicago study will be the first to assess whether the natural product has anti-cancer effects that could benefit patients as they await surgical treatment.

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New research shows this was true both for people who self-identified as liberal and conservative

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Using a cell phone, driving while tired and driving on unfamiliar roads increased the likelihood of a crash

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Low temperature, regenerative process saves energy and efficiently produces common chemical

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In a study of mice, researchers identified a mechanism that causes post-infection neurological problems

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University of Illinois Chicago event examines Chicago’s next 50 years and how to face the most pressing problems in planning, economics, climate and neighborhoods.