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University of Illinois researchers created a precise gene-editing tool that reduced toxic brain proteins in mice with Huntington's disease by 60 percent, offering fresh hope for treating the fatal disorder. The breakthrough approach keeps healthy proteins working while stopping toxic fragments from forming.
Researchers found why severely damaged livers stop healing even after patients quit drinking, opening the door to new treatments beyond transplants. The discovery could help thousands avoid liver failure.
Over 32,000 people who tracked their blood alcohol levels with mobile breathalyzers learned to drink more responsibly, with heavy drinkers showing the biggest improvements. The University of Illinois study reveals how simple self-monitoring tools could help millions better understand their relationship with alcohol.
Over 32,000 people who tracked their blood alcohol levels became better at judging their intoxication and changed their drinking habits. Heavy drinkers reduced their consumption while learning they'd been underestimating how drunk they really were.
Four University of Illinois students just won prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for groundbreaking research that could transform everything from quantum computing to space exploration. Their achievements highlight a university leading the nation in STEM excellence.
University of Illinois students are experiencing once-in-a-generation excitement as their basketball team advances to the Final Four. From sold-out student tickets to professors extending deadlines, campus is celebrating together.
University of Illinois researchers discovered that pairing microwave heating with traditional frying creates crispy French fries with far less oil and faster cooking times. The breakthrough could make America's favorite side dish genuinely healthier without sacrificing taste.
A red-tailed hawk near death from starvation received a life-saving blood transfusion from another hawk at the University of Illinois. The emaciated bird is now strong enough to prepare for release back into the wild.
Engineers at the University of Illinois created an AI tool that spots stress hotspots in metal before failure happens, making aircraft and structures safer. The breakthrough uses crystal images to predict where cracks will form.