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Brain & Behavior

Automatic speech recognition learned to understand people with Parkinson’s disease — by listening to them

As Mark Hasegawa-Johnson combed through data from his latest project, he was pleasantly surprised to uncover a recipe for Eggs Florentine.

Sep 28, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Conscientiousness, not willpower, is a reliable predictor of success

According to two psychologists, the field of psychological science has a problem with the concept of self-control.

Sep 10, 2024

Technology

AI Unveils Chemical Secrets for Solar Energy: Turning the Black Box Transparent

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have made a significant breakthrough in improving the efficiency and lifespan of solar cells.

Aug 28, 2024

Social Sciences

Will social media polls accurately predict the winner of the U.S. presidential election?

The paper “Analyzing support for U.S. presidential candidates in Twitter polls” is available online.

Aug 4, 2024

Health

Viral Traffic Jam: How Bacteria Fend Off Multiple Attackers

Single-Cell Study Uncovers Unexpected Viral Behavior Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Texas A&M University have made a surprising discovery about how viruses infect bacteria.

Aug 3, 2024

Technology

New AI ‘CyberOctopus’ Learns Like Animals, Navigates and Explores on Its Own

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a novel artificial intelligence system that can navigate new environments, seek rewards, and learn in real-time - much like animals do.

Jun 25, 2024

Health

Myths about intermittent fasting, debunked

In a new article, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting.

Jun 24, 2024

Health

Gut microbes from aged mice induce inflammation in young mice

The gut microbes of older mice can trigger a rise in inflammation when transplanted into young mice, a new study has found, suggesting that changes in the gut microbiome with age may contribute to the chronic low-grade inflammation often seen in aging humans.

Jun 10, 2024

Health

One-Third of Ride-Share Drivers Involved in Crashes: Cellphone Use, Fatigue, and Unfamiliar Roads Increase Risks

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has found that one-third of ride-share drivers surveyed reported being involved in a crash while working.

Apr 4, 2024

Health

COVID-19 Infection Linked to Memory Loss and Learning Difficulties in Mice

Among the many confounding symptoms in patients recovering from a COVID-19 infection are memory loss and difficulty learning.

Mar 21, 2024

Health

Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones

The gut microbiome interacts with the loss of female sex hormones to exacerbate metabolic disease, including weight gain, fat in the liver and the expression of genes linked with inflammation, researchers found in a new rodent study.

Feb 22, 2024

Health

Breast cancer test may make bad chemotherapy recommendations for Black patients

A common test used to decide whether breast cancer patients should get chemotherapy may be making bad recommendations for some Black women, leading them to…

Jan 29, 2024

Health

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to language delays in children

Acetaminophen is considered the safest over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer available during pregnancy.

Jan 4, 2024

Health

Menstrual cycles affect day-to-day suicide risk

Female patients with a history of suicidality experience an increased risk of suicidal ideation or suicidal planning in the days surrounding menstruation, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago.

Dec 15, 2023