Neuroscience
How the brain's immune system worsens epilepsy
University of Iowa biologists have definitively linked the brain's immune system to epilepsy.
Feb 14, 2023
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University of Iowa
Oncology & Cancer
Better cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latte
Inspired by the foam on top of lattes, as well as gummy bears and Pop Rocks candies, researchers at the University of Iowa are creating new, biocompatible materials that may improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation ...
Feb 2, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers find genes directly linked to cleft lip and palate
Researchers are finding more genes directly associated with cleft lip and palate.
Jan 11, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New model can detect long COVID's effects using simple, 2D chest X-rays
For patients dealing with lingering respiratory symptoms from the novel coronavirus, a chest X-ray can reveal only so much. The two-dimensional (2D) scans simply can't distinguish compromised lung function. For that diagnosis, ...
Nov 2, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers confirm stress link in the brain
At one time or another, we've all felt paralyzed by a threat or danger.
Oct 24, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study finds distinct brain networks associated with risk and resilience in depression
A new study that 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 ...
Oct 13, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers confirm brain region's role in mind-body communication
University of Iowa researchers have confirmed in a new study that a specific region in the brain is critical to governing the mind's communication with the body's motor control system. The findings could yield advances in ...
Jul 26, 2022
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Neuroscience
Neuroscientists identify mechanism for long-term memory storage
A University of Iowa neuroscience research team has identified a fundamental biochemical mechanism underlying memory storage and has linked this mechanism to cognitive deficits in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease and related ...
Mar 23, 2022
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Neuroscience
Biologists identify neural circuits associated with aging
Biologists at the University of Iowa have pinpointed how fruit flies—no matter their age—maintained neural circuits for certain motor functions, while losing their edge in other performance measures.
Jan 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Combining plant-based diet and a healthy microbiome may protect against multiple sclerosis
A new University of Iowa study suggests that metabolism of plant-based dietary substances by specific gut bacteria, which are lacking in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), may provide protection against the disease.
Jul 13, 2021
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