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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A lab mouse is seen in a lab in the Bowen Science Building at the University of Iowa on Monday. April 11, 2022.

UI researchers identify drug to cure mice of COVID-19 symptoms, may treat older adults

Anthony Neri, News Reporter April 11, 2022

Researchers at the University of Iowa found a drug to prevent older mice, who suffer from COVID-19 in a similar way to older people, from dying of the virus. The older mice that had COVID-19, which...

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UI researchers to determine how entrepreneurs balance ethics, decision-making

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 10, 2022

Researchers at the University of Iowa are investigating how entrepreneurs and businesses balance ethics and decision-making in creating a successful business. Interest in the research stems from...

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UI neuroscientists discover mechanism crucial to memory storage

Anthony Neri, News Reporter April 4, 2022

A neuroscience research team at the University of Iowa has discovered a crucial biochemical mechanism that impacts memory storage. Its research article was published in the journal Science Advances on...

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UIHC to offer food resources to pregnant patients facing food insecurity

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 31, 2022

An interdisciplinary research group at the University of Iowa is collaborating with a local non-profit food bank to identify and serve pregnant patients at UI Hospitals and Clinics who are facing food...

Graduate Research Assistant in the department of civil and environmental engineering Danielle Land filters a water sample in the Seamans Center on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Land is part of a group that is developing an online tool that identifies which homes might be at risk of water contamination from lead.

UI researchers to develop lead detection tool for water

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter March 29, 2022

Researchers at the University of Iowa are developing a system for residents and public health officials that will allow them to more easily detect lead in drinking water across the state. The research...

Tiffany Adrain poses in the Paleontology Repository with a woolly mammoth’s molar tooth which was discovered in 1912 by A.O. Thomas on Monday, March 28, 2022.

University of Iowa fossil expert identifies woolly mammoth tooth in Sheldon, Iowa

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter March 28, 2022

A construction worker in Northwest Iowa discovered something unexpected among the rocks during an excavation earlier this month — a woolly mammoth tooth. Tiffany Adrain, a University of Iowa fossil...

Gary Christensen stands in the Seamen’s Center for a portrait on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Two UI professors, engineering dean to be nominated by American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 9, 2022

The American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering will induct two University of Iowa professors and the dean of the College of Engineering as members. The inductees represent the top...

College of Public Health is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.

Iowa cancer report advises urgent return to cancer screenings after pandemic

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 7, 2022

Iowa medical experts are urging the community to get screened for cancer after the pandemic delayed many tests. At a virtual news briefing on Monday, Iowa medical panelists reviewed the annual Cancer...

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter March 6, 2022

Sherry Watt is one of six University of Iowa faculty honored by the state Board of Regents for exceptional contributions and a sustained record of excellence through her work. Watt is a professor...

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Iowa City Hy-Vee pharmacies offer talking prescription labels

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter March 2, 2022

ScripTalk, a device attached to pill bottles to read information aloud to patients, is now available at Hy-Vee pharmacies in the Iowa City area. Hy-Vee implemented the devices last year via mailing...

The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry and Dental Clinic building is seen on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

UI researchers look into genetic causes, solutions for cleft palate and lip patients

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 28, 2022

Researchers at the University of Iowa are studying the genetics of cleft lips and palates to alleviate the financial and mental stressors of the condition on patients and their families. Clefts...

Ching-Long Lin, a professor at the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022, at Seamans Center.

UI professor awarded a $1 million grant to research machine learning, modeling, and simulation

Simone Garza, News Reporter February 24, 2022

A $1 million federal grant at the University of Iowa go towards increasing proficiency of UI engineering undergraduate and graduate students in the growing field of modeling and simulation and machine...