Articles from May 2017

Big Boost for Brain Research

Thursday, June 1, 2017
The new Iowa Neuroscience Institute will bring together UI's top scholars

Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Cystic Fibrosis

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Gene therapy may be the answer for treating or preventing lung disease

How Does Diabetes Harm the Heart?

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Diabetes is hard on the heart, increasing the risk for heart failure by two to three times in men and up to five times in women.
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Myers Defies the Odds to Help Rehabilitating Patients

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Dr. Myers, an alumni from the class of 2005, summits Mount Borah

Program Opens Doors for Underrepresented Groups

Thursday, June 1, 2017
The Summer Health Professions Education Program looks to assist students with building unique skills and career development

Study Questions Usefulness of ‘Rainbow Draw’

Thursday, June 1, 2017
Researchers hope their findings will reduce excess blood drawing

Can Fat “Feel” Fat?

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Size-sensing protein controls glucose uptake and storage in fat cells.

Metabolic Enzyme Fuels Molecular Machinery of Memory

Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Iowa Neuroscience Institute Director Ted Abel co-authors study that finds epigenetics key to laying down spatial memories in mouse brain, providing possible new neurological medications.

Mgbechi Erondu: A writer entering residency

Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Mgbechi Erondu received a Master of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 2016 and will graduate this month from the Carver College of Medicine.