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Mucus on the surface of pig airway tissue

A new insight into cystic fibrosis

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Abnormally thick and sticky mucus is a major medical issue for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). UI researchers have shown that part of the problem may be caused by the acidity of the liquid covering CF patients’ airways.

How do you reach out to autistic children in rural Iowa?

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
With telemedicine, families who have limited access to doctors will be able to connect with their health care provider without causing a big disruption to their child’s routine.

Some mutual funds aren't so mutually beneficial

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Mutual-fund investors are losing hundreds of millions of dollars in annual returns because of a potential conflict of interest in their fund’s management—one they probably don’t even know about—according to a newly published paper by a University of Iowa researcher.
east side exterior of Visual Arts Building construction

The latest look: Visual Arts Building

Monday, April 11, 2016
The future home to studio arts on the University of Iowa campus is in its final stages of construction. Check out the latest progress on the flood-recovery project in this "Iowa Now" photo gallery.
Exterior of new music building

The latest look: Voxman Music Building

Monday, April 11, 2016
Check out the latest progress on the new home for the University of Iowa School of Music in this “Iowa Now” photo gallery.
Interior of new Hancher Auditorium

The latest look: Hancher Auditorium

Monday, April 11, 2016
The University of Iowa's revered performing-arts venue is nearly ready for the spotlight. Check out the latest progress on Hancher in this "Iowa Now" photo gallery.

Media advisory: UI announces air-quality permit agreement with state of Iowa

Monday, April 11, 2016
The University of Iowa will announce an air-quality permit with the state of Iowa in a ceremony on Tuesday, April 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Old Capitol Town Center.

UI study discovers link between cancer and autism

Thursday, April 7, 2016
University of Iowa researchers have shown that patients diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have more cancer-promoting oncogenes but lower rates of cancer.

Tan featured for hand-built bicycle

University of Iowa student Willy Tan is featured in the blog JustAnotherCyclist.com for his hand-built bicycle displayed at the North American Hand Built Bicycle Show in February. The UI was the only academic institution to show works at NAHBS.

O'Neill elected to ASDA post, receives ASDA honors

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Shaun O'Neill, a second-year dental student at the UI College of Dentistry, was elected as ASDA national board trustee and also received ASDA Citation and Delegate of the Year Awards.

Andrew Richter receives ADA Foundation scholarship

Thursday, April 7, 2016
Andrew Richter, a second-year dental student, has received a scholarship from the American Dental Association Foundation.
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Bringing the Old Capitol to the State Capitol

Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Hawkeye Caucus Day brings 85 University of Iowa students representing 50 UI programs to the State Capitol in Des Moines to shake hands and exchange ideas with state legislators.