University of Illinois
Health
New method to modify the patient’s own T-cells
Cancer cells express on their surface specific proteins that arise because of different kinds of mutations. In new work, scientists at the...
Lifestyle
Control over work-life boundaries creates a crucial buffer to manage after-hours work stress
As we proceed into the 21st century, it appears as though there are new technological advances consistently, and those advances are starting...
Science
Earth’s inner core is rotating, study
Temporal changes of inner-core (IC) seismic phases have been confirmed with high-quality waveform doublets. However, the nature of the temporal changes is...
Health
Technology use during a meal decrease food intake
Scientists at the University of Illinois conducted a study to determine the effects of a cognitive distraction on the amount, preference, and...
Science
Camera-trap study captures Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards, other rare beasts
Rapid and widespread biodiversity losses around the world make it important to survey and monitor endangered species, especially in biodiversity hotspots. Bukit...
Transportation
Designing a puncture-proof tire
A design that balances puncture-free strength with the elasticity needed for a comfortable, shock-free ride.
Technology
3D inductor technology increases microchip capability
Smaller is better when it comes to microchips.
Science
Nanopores can be used to identify all 20 amino acids in proteins
A major step toward protein sequencing.
Science
How much energy does it take to bend multilayer graphene?
An understanding of the mechanics of graphene, particularly how it flexes and bends.
Robotics
New microscopic biohybrid robots propelled by muscles, nerves
A new generation of two-tailed bots powered by skeletal muscle tissue stimulated by on-board motor neurons.