What a patient with multiple sclerosis eats could help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life, but more studies are needed to see how much impact a diet can have, according to a University of Iowa-led research team. The researchers encourage patients to talk with their providers before making significant dietary changes.
Events
Pain Research Program Seminar - Fan Wang, PhD
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 9:00am to 10:00am
Presented by Fan Wang, PhD Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Investigator, McGovern Institute for Brain Research MIT
Hardin Open Workshops - ORCiD: Open Researcher and Contributor ID (Zoom)
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 11:00am to 12:00pm
What is ORCID? Why would you want one? This session will discuss ORCID, how researchers can benefit from having one, and how ORCID connects with other information systems. This will also be a hands-on workshop where everyone will have the chance to create their own ORCID and learn the most efficient ways to populate their profile with their publications....
ACB Departmental Seminar Series
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 11:00am to 12:00pm
Vitaly Ievlev to present "Ferret ex vivo tracheal injury and cell engraftment model." Israel Wipf to present "Defining the Role of Adipose Triglyceride Lipase in Drosophila Border Cell Migration."
News
New research from the University of Iowa finds that blocking an enzyme that lowers localized acidity in the brain reduces cocaine withdrawal symptoms and drug-seeking behavior in mice. The research led by UI professor of psychiatry John Wemmie, MD, PhD, suggests that the enzyme, carbonic anhydrase 4 (CA4), might represent a new therapeutic target for addiction and relapse.
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