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.
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.