blog posts primary for post 428728828 GABA receptors in brain could be targets to treat depression, its cognitive symptoms by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneAug 3, 2023 10:30 am Treatments modulating the neurotransmitter GABA and its main receptors in the brain could help address both the affective and cognitive symptoms associated with depression, such as those Vincent Van Gogh is suspected to have suffered. Share this Story Share GABA receptors in brain could be targets to treat depression, its cognitive symptoms on Facebook Share GABA receptors in brain could be targets to treat depression, its cognitive symptoms on X primary for post 916977449 New study links air pollution to global levels of antibiotic resistance by USA TodayAug 10, 2023 11:00 am USA Today (Aug 10) Worldwide, deaths already top 5 million per year and are expected to grow into the tens of millions within a few decades. 'We are truly right now in the midst of this crisis,' says U of I microbiologist Brenda Wilson. 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'There are so many factors that go into hail, so that makes it a big challenge to predict,' says U of I's Sonia Lasher-Trapp. Share this Story Share Is climate change causing more record-breaking hail? on Facebook Share Is climate change causing more record-breaking hail? on X primary for post 310569761 Study: People expect others to mirror their own selfishness, generosity by Diana YatesAug 7, 2023 8:45 am Generous people tend to reward generous behavior and selfish individuals often punish generosity and reward selfishness – even when it costs them personally. Share this Story Share Study: People expect others to mirror their own selfishness, generosity on Facebook Share Study: People expect others to mirror their own selfishness, generosity on X primary for post 1684682065 CAR-T immune therapy attacks ovarian cancer in mice with a single dose by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneAug 1, 2023 1:15 pm A CAR-T immune therapy effective at attacking late-stage ovarian cancer in mice with a single dose provides evidence that CAR-T therapies could effectively treat solid-tumor cancers. Share this Story Share CAR-T immune therapy attacks ovarian cancer in mice with a single dose on Facebook Share CAR-T immune therapy attacks ovarian cancer in mice with a single dose on X primary for post 312459560 The world’s full of scams – here’s how they get you by KERA-FMAug 9, 2023 11:15 am KERA-FM (Dallas; Aug. 9) Hindsight is 20/20 after falling for a scam; the trick is avoiding one in the first place. U of I psychology professor Daniel Simons discusses the many ways we get taken for a ride and the faulty thinking that got us there. Share this Story Share The world’s full of scams – here’s how they get you on Facebook Share The world’s full of scams – here’s how they get you on X primary for post 571634514 The short, spectacular life of the viral room-temperature superconductivity claim by ScienceAug 9, 2023 11:15 am Science (Washington, D.C., Aug. 8) 'I appreciate that the authors took appropriate data and were clear about their fabrication techniques,' says U. of I. physics professor Nadya Mason. Still, she cautions, 'The data seems a bit sloppy.' Share this Story Share The short, spectacular life of the viral room-temperature superconductivity claim on Facebook Share The short, spectacular life of the viral room-temperature superconductivity claim on X primary for post 709073269 Do pre-biotic drinks work? by WMEH-FMAug 8, 2023 10:45 am WMEH-FM (Aug. 7) Researchers looked at a range of health issues that a lot of Americans face and found consistently that consuming more fiber led to better health outcomes, says U of I nutrition expert Hannah Holscher. Share this Story Share Do pre-biotic drinks work? on Facebook Share Do pre-biotic drinks work? on X primary for post 2079418011 WPGU: Playing the sounds of summer since 1953 by Ryan RossAug 3, 2023 10:45 am 'It was the best learning laboratory that I ever could have asked for, and to this day, my college friends forever regard me as ‘cool’ because of what I did at WPGU.' Share this Story Share WPGU: Playing the sounds of summer since 1953 on Facebook Share WPGU: Playing the sounds of summer since 1953 on X primary for post 644419910 Entertainment lineup set for Grange Grove tailgating season by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAug 8, 2023 10:30 am Grange Grove has live music, a kids' zone, the Busey Bank Illini Sports Network pregame radio show and more. Grange Grove opens each gameday at 7 a.m. CT, and pregame entertainment begins three hours prior to kickoff. Share this Story Share Entertainment lineup set for Grange Grove tailgating season on Facebook Share Entertainment lineup set for Grange Grove tailgating season on X primary for post 841497026 What does the film 'Oppenheimer' tell us about the development of the atomic bomb? by Jodi HeckelAug 1, 2023 10:15 am 'Oppenheimer' examines the process of building an organization of unprecedented scale and wrestles with how to view one individual’s decisions as relevant in the face of such a massive system, says Dean Kevin Hamilton. Share this Story Share What does the film 'Oppenheimer' tell us about the development of the atomic bomb? on Facebook Share What does the film 'Oppenheimer' tell us about the development of the atomic bomb? on X primary for post 1789857666 Unwind and learn at Illinois' first folk school by Midwest LivingAug 4, 2023 11:30 am Midwest Living (Aug 3) For the past decade, the U of I's Allerton Park has offered arts and crafts programming at the estate, setting the stage for this fall's launch of 'The Farms: An Allerton Folk School.' Share this Story Share Unwind and learn at Illinois' first folk school on Facebook Share Unwind and learn at Illinois' first folk school on X primary for post 1834199060 Sharpe named dean of U. of I. College of Law by Phil CicioraAug 3, 2023 3:00 pm Following a national search, Jamelle Sharpe has been selected as the 14th dean of the College of Law, effective Aug. 16, 2023, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Share this Story Share Sharpe named dean of U. of I. College of Law on Facebook Share Sharpe named dean of U. of I. College of Law on X primary for post 785601207 Illinois ‘most promising state’ for clean energy investments, Pritzker says by The PantagraphAug 3, 2023 10:00 am The Pantagraph (Aug. 2) Gov. Pritzker was in Decatur for the groundbreaking of a new electric vehicle innovation hub. U of I Chancellor Jones and other university leaders pledged to educate workers for jobs in that bourgeoning industry. Share this Story Share Illinois ‘most promising state’ for clean energy investments, Pritzker says on Facebook Share Illinois ‘most promising state’ for clean energy investments, Pritzker says on X primary for post 940365529 Unique Mexican black and pinto bean varieties high in healthy compounds by Marianne SteinJul 28, 2023 9:45 am 'These phenolic compounds have the capability of keeping oxidation and inflammation under control, which could help decrease the risk of chronic health issues such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes,' says Professor Elvira de Mejia. Share this Story Share Unique Mexican black and pinto bean varieties high in healthy compounds on Facebook Share Unique Mexican black and pinto bean varieties high in healthy compounds on X primary for post 672202093 Alumnus receives first-ever Shin Humanitarian Award, pays it forward to Crop Sciences by Claire BenjaminAug 2, 2023 9:15 am Renowned crop breeder B.B. Singh was honored with the inaugural Shin Humanitarian Award by the U of I for his exemplary impact on humanity by addressing global food security. He's giving the $50,000 prize back to the College of ACES. Share this Story Share Alumnus receives first-ever Shin Humanitarian Award, pays it forward to Crop Sciences on Facebook Share Alumnus receives first-ever Shin Humanitarian Award, pays it forward to Crop Sciences on X primary for post 1491134371 Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice by Lauren QuinnJul 26, 2023 11:45 am The mice didn't lose weight, 'they just slowed their gain with the mealworms,' says researcher Kelly Swanson. But, 'their LDL, so-called "bad cholesterol," went down and the HDL, "good cholesterol," went up.' 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Share this Story Share Team identifies key driver of cancer cell death pathway that activates immune cells on Facebook Share Team identifies key driver of cancer cell death pathway that activates immune cells on X primary for post 1668695499 What's the legacy of Federal Indian Boarding Schools in Illinois? by WNIJ-AMAug 1, 2023 12:00 pm WNIJ-AM (Aug. 1) Professor Dave Beck describes the legacy of St. Mary’s Training School for Boys in Maryville, Ill., where many Native American children were indoctrinated into white American culture, and where several of them died. 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Share this Story Share #FakeTok: How to create your own truth filter for TikTok on Facebook Share #FakeTok: How to create your own truth filter for TikTok on X primary for post 184679290 How can cities use green spaces to mitigate the effects of extreme heat on vulnerable residents? by Jodi HeckelJul 25, 2023 9:00 am Quality and health of urban green space is impacted by environmental factors such as air temperature and the height of surrounding buildings, making it more challenging, costly to maintain a healthy urban green space, says researcher Fang Fang. 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Share this Story Share Alumna Ann Thayer Weldy helped readers find comfort—and themselves—in her books on Facebook Share Alumna Ann Thayer Weldy helped readers find comfort—and themselves—in her books on X primary for post 1548157291 Jim Leonhard named Illinois’ senior football analyst by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsJul 26, 2023 11:00 am Leonhard joins the Illini from Wisconsin, where he spent the last seven seasons on staff, including serving as interim head coach for seven games in 2022. 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It also mutates in these hosts, potentially leading to new variants that can endanger their – and human – health. Share this Story Share U of I researchers develop all-species coronavirus test on Facebook Share U of I researchers develop all-species coronavirus test on X primary for post 1783389139 U of I researchers warn of historic blight in Illinois cucurbit crops by FarmWeekJul 25, 2023 11:00 am FarmWeek (July 25) Plant disease specialists say the infection could wipe out cucurbit crops like pumpkins and cucumbers. 'Start [checking] from the beginning because curing disease is almost impossible but protecting plants is easier.' Share this Story Share U of I researchers warn of historic blight in Illinois cucurbit crops on Facebook Share U of I researchers warn of historic blight in Illinois cucurbit crops on X primary for post 1329176938 Altgeld Hall cleaning brings back its long-forgotten pink color by Travis TateJun 22, 2023 11:00 am 'When completed, along with the roof replacement work, the Phase 2 work of this project will return the exterior of this iconic U of I building to its former glory,' says Facilities & Services project manager Kevin Price. Share this Story Share Altgeld Hall cleaning brings back its long-forgotten pink color on Facebook Share Altgeld Hall cleaning brings back its long-forgotten pink color on X primary for post 350190486 Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the first two years of life by Marianne SteinJul 25, 2023 10:15 am New mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby’s life. A new U of I study looks at maternal and infant sleep patterns, identifying predictors and providing recommendations for instilling healthy habits. Share this Story Share Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the first two years of life on Facebook Share Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the first two years of life on X primary for post 733018928 Illinois State Water Survey at 125: Journal celebrates its landmark contributions by Lisa SheppardJul 18, 2023 11:00 am June issue of the Journal of the American Water Resources Association showcases the importance of the water survey’s latest studies, particularly in addressing today’s challenges, and commemorating its 125th anniversary. 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'If you’re an insect with one host plant and you emerge when the leaves are no longer edible, you’re out of luck.' Share this Story Share Heat waves may cause humans to slow down. But it gets crickets chirping on Facebook Share Heat waves may cause humans to slow down. But it gets crickets chirping on X primary for post 1012119003 Sweet corn production on a decades-long decline by Modern FarmerJul 21, 2023 1:00 pm Modern Farmer (July 20) Cultivars in use now won’t necessarily be the ones performing well in the future, says U of I's Marty Williams. 'It gives you pause – what do we need to be doing now so we can ensure profitability and productivity into the future?' 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Share this Story Share Paper: CEO stock ownership often delays medical device recall timing on Facebook Share Paper: CEO stock ownership often delays medical device recall timing on X primary for post 1446247094 Computer-aided vision makes it possible to predict cement durability in minutes by On-Site MagazineJul 18, 2023 10:15 am On-Site (July 17) –U of I engineers have created a new test makes it possible to predict the durability of cement in minutes rather than the hours needed for traditional testing methodologies. 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Share this Story Share What does the recent rebellion by armed forces in Russia mean for Putin’s future? on Facebook Share What does the recent rebellion by armed forces in Russia mean for Putin’s future? on X primary for post 1640414242 Attention naysayers: The data show Illinois' economy still growing by Daily HeraldJul 17, 2023 11:15 am Daily Herald (July 16) The University of Illinois Flash Index – which tracks corporate earnings, consumer spending and personal income – has shown growth for 27 consecutive months. 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I think if the teamsters win a good contract at UPS, they'll then use it to go after Amazon and try to convince those workers to organize,' says U of I labor expert Robert Bruno. Share this Story Share Unionized UPS workers could strike by the end of July on Facebook Share Unionized UPS workers could strike by the end of July on X primary for post 232537998 Should the TSA end the 3-ounce liquid restriction? by Chicago TribuneJul 11, 2023 10:30 am The Chicago Tribune (July 5) Sheldon Jacobson, a U. of I. professor of computer science, writes that the 3 ounce rule has endured for 17 years. Since that time, airport security has moved forward strategically and technologically. 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