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Why are elderly duped?

Thursday, August 16, 2012
Researchers at the University of Iowa have pinpointed for the first time the area in the human brain where doubt arises. The finding helps explain why older people, as well as others with damage to a specific brain region, are more prone to fall victim to deception and scams. Results published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience.
National ABC news correspondent Lisa Starck drives at the National Advanced Driving Simulator

UI's driving simulator tests dangers of driving on Ambien

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
National ABC news correspondent Lisa Starck demonstrates the dangers of driving after taking sleep medications at the University of Iowa's National Advance Driving Simulator, home of the most advanced driving simulator in the country.

Writing University streams feature 'Iowa Review'

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The annual reading from the 'Iowa Review' will take place at Prairie Lights Books and live online via the UI Writing University website, on of three readings Aug. 27-30.
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Infants of obese mothers are slow developers

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
A new study has proven that pregnant women who are overweight affect how their children grow and develop. A team led by a University of Iowa researcher compared the weight and height of babies born to overweight and obese mothers with those born to normal-weight mothers.

RVAP seeks volunteers for fall 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012
One in three women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes. Many have no idea where to turn for help and healing. University of Iowa's Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) seeks volunteers for its 32-hour Volunteer Training Program Monday, Sept. 10.

Hagle says most Republicans can live with Romney

Monday, August 13, 2012
University of Iowa political science professor Tim Hagle comments on how Iowans feel about Mitt Romney in a story on the role Iowa has played in launching and now potentially sinking President Barack Obama.

UI president's visit promotes exchanges in Asia

Monday, August 13, 2012
University of Iowa President Sally Mason visited several Asian countries last month to promote exchange. Mason notes that the UI boasts impressive alumni from China and Taiwan who serve in leadership roles.
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Researchers identify key culprit causing muscle atrophy

Monday, August 13, 2012
Researchers at the University of Iowa have identified a key protein that causes muscles to atrophy. The protein, Gadd45a, is responsible for 40 percent of the gene activity associated with muscle deterioration. The finding opens the door to therapies to block Gadd45a and thus to deter muscle atrophy. Results appear in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
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Embrace your inner North Dakotan

Monday, August 13, 2012
Perlmutter offers Ph.D.s advice on making the most of a tight job market in higher education.

Publications and presentations: College of Dentistry

Saturday, August 11, 2012
The latest publications and presentations from the College of Dentistry.

Publications and presentations: College of Public Health

Saturday, August 11, 2012
The latest publications and presentations from the College of Public Health.
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Assessing a study of women's businesses

Friday, August 10, 2012
Lynn Allendorf, director of the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory in the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, sees potential flaws in a report showing that Iowa ranks last in the impact of businesses owned by women.