U of I’s New Controlled Environment Research Facility Advances Indoor Farming with Stakeholder Input
BYLINE: Lauren Quinn Newswise — URBANA, Ill. — Bathed in an otherworldly purple glow, James Santiago points to…
Research Reveals How Disordered Protein Regions Contribute to Cancer-Causing Condensates
Newswise — (MEMPHIS, Tenn. – December 3, 2025) Fusion oncoproteins arise when a gene fuses with another gene…
Long-Term Antidepressant Use Surges in Australia, Sparking Warnings of Overprescribing
Newswise — Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has risen steadily over the past decade, with the largest increase…
Insights into the occurrence, ecotoxicity, and biodegradation of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid in the marine environment
Researchers from Ocean University of China have conducted a review entitled “Insights into the occurrence, ecotoxicity, and biodegradation of perfluorooctanoic…
Dry grass: Research project explores the effect of multi-year drought on grasslands
As a dry spell stretches from months to years, grasslands can adapt — to a point. A recent…
Age-Friendly Park Project Paves the Way for Inclusive Public Spaces
Dr Zinan Chen co-designing with older residents using AR tools. Newswise — As the need for age-friendly design…
When it comes to mating, female mosquitoes call the shots
A female mosquito only gets one shot to get reproduction right: She mates just a single time in…
Efficacy of Extracellular Vesicles Derived From Mesenchymal Stromal Cells in Regulating Senescence: In Vitro and in vivo Insights
BACKGROUND Newswise — Extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC-EVs) can be used for anti-aging therapy and…
Mitochondria and lysosomes reprogram immune cells that dampen inflammation
(MEMPHIS, Tenn. – October 24, 2025) Metabolism guides the activation states of regulatory T cells, the immune cells…
Once-in-a-Decade Conference Spotlights School of IC Researchers
Newswise — Three School of Interactive Computing researchers were chosen for paper presentations at one of the most…
New genetic trio uncovered behind lilac flower color fading
Flower color not only enhances the ornamental value of plants but also plays vital ecological roles, including attracting…
Decades-Old Asthma Theory Challenged: Newly Discovered Molecules May Be Real Drivers of Disease
Newswise — CLEVELAND—For decades, scientists have thought they understood the biochemical machinery that causes asthma—inflammation in the lungs…