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UI researcher studies effects of taking breaks, caffeine on drowsy drivers

Thursday, July 3, 2025
A study in which participants completed an overnight drive in a driving simulator indicates that drivers who feel drowsy benefit from taking breaks, though the gains in driving performance seem to be temporary.

UI researcher finds food access, poverty may cause faster cognitive decline in older adults

Monday, June 9, 2025
A University of Iowa assistant professor led a study of older adults and what affect limited access to healthy food has on their cognitive decline.

UI professors receive grant to help prevent vision loss from corneal disease

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Two University of Iowa professors are heading a research team that is exploring ways to prevent or reduce vision loss from a degenerative eye disease.

2 Iowa alumnae named Guggenheim Fellows

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Two graduates of the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program are among those selected for a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.