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U of I researcher Piedra to lead $17 million NIH project on caregiving
Social work professor Lissette M. Piedra is co-leading a $17 million NIH-funded project investigating how caregiving evolves across the life course.
Amyloidosis protein unfolds in unexpected way, study finds
How amyloid-forming proteins unfold is the key to how they cause disease — and researchers just found a new unfolding pathway.
Architecture exhibition celebrates influence of campus plan, buildings by Charles Platt
An exhibition created by architecture professor Kevin Hinders celebrates the influence of architect Charles Platt on the design of the campus and its buildings.
Vape waste poses risks to health and environment, analysis finds
Many disposable vapes contain extremely high levels of lead and other metals, raising new concerns over the fast‑growing piles of vape waste.
Illinois’ new character development project aims to cultivate neighborliness
The Alma Project will empower students to engage in community-based learning experiences in collaboration with local agencies.
Book tells the untold story of how New Farmers of America transformed rural Black life
A new book by professor of African American studies Bobby J. Smith II tells how the New Farmers of America taught rural Black boys about farming.
What can postpandemic trends in labor protests tell us ahead of the midterm elections?
The Labor Action Tracker is a comprehensive database of labor strikes and labor protest activity in the U.S. during the postpandemic era.
A bacterial protein fragment drives tissue fibrosis, but antibody treatment can help, study finds
The peptide corisin drives pulmonary fibrosis by disrupting lung cells’ quality-control system for proteins.
Rare Book and Manuscript Library holds treasure trove of James Bond, author Ian Fleming materials
The Rare Book and Manuscript Library holds a large collection of materials related to author Ian Fleming and his character James Bond.
Appropriated racial oppression shapes Black parents’ socialization of children
Black parents’ racial-ethnic socialization of their children may be less supportive if they have appropriated racial oppression.
Krannert Art Museum exhibition showcases ceramics collection, midcentury advancements in the art form
A new exhibition at Krannert Art Museum explores mid-20th century ceramics production and experimentation through selections from the museum’s collection.
Book describes loss as a central feature of pregnancy
The process of pregnancy is marked by uncertainty, writes anthropology professor Kate Clancy in a new book.