Articles from October 2022

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UI study discovers chemosensing mechanism that promotes mucus secretion to protect lungs

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
A new UI study shows how cells around the submucosal glands "squeeze" in response to a chemical produced by bacteria and inflammatory cells, a finding that could better our understanding of the mechanisms of cystic fibrosis.

New study finds distinct brain networks associated with risk and resilience in depression

Monday, October 10, 2022
A new study led by researchers with University of Iowa Health Care links the location of brain injury to levels of depression in patients following the injury has identified two distinct brain networks; one associated with increased depression symptoms and one associated with decreased depression symptoms.