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Fast, efficient COVID-19 biosensor under development at IUPUI
IUPUI researchers are developing a "biosensing platform" for COVID-19 that's fast, efficient, accurate and highly sensitive.
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September 19, 2019
'Project EPIC at IUPUI' aims to address inequities among women in STEM ranks
August 29, 2019
Drug treatment for hydrocephalus, or water on the brain, is the target of IUPUI research team
IUPUI biologist is leading a team that seeks to create a drug that will be the gold standard of care in treating hydrocephalus, known more commonly as "water on the brain," a condition that can occur at any age for a variety of reasons. It may lead to developmental delay, neurological decline, blindness, impaired motor function, dementia or death.
August 09, 2019
Health effects of eating marijuana is subject of a new study
INDIANAPOLIS -- Researchers have conducted a study in which mice voluntarily ate a dough containing THC, the primary psychoactive component in marijuana. That opens the door to additional studies that will help shed light on behavioral and physiological effects that occur in people when they eat food infused with marijuana.
August 05, 2019
IUPUI serves as a Core Training Hub for Project Lead The Way
July 15, 2019
June 17, 2019
What does the dust in your home mean for your health?
You vacuum it, sweep it and wipe it off your furniture. But do you know what it actually is - and how it may affect your health? Don't feel bad if you're clueless about your dust. Scientists are not that far ahead of you in terms of understanding the sources and health risks of indoor air and particles
June 04, 2019
Physics could answer questions about breast cancer spreading to bones
To fully understand why breast cancer spreads, or metastasizes, you must also consider the how. That's what researchers in a biophysics and imaging laboratory in the School of Science at IUPUI did as they studied the mechanics of cell migration, which can possibly explain how cancer cells generate enough force to move from the primary tumor site through the body and then settle into bones, said Jing Liu, an assistant professor in the school's Department of Physics, a Purdue University program.
May 29, 2019
Fast, efficient COVID-19 biosensor under development at IUPUI
IUPUI researchers are developing a "biosensing platform" for COVID-19 that's fast, efficient, accurate and highly sensitive.
Study explores role of white allyship on self-esteem of marginalized group members
An IUPUI study is the first to demonstrate the effect of a white ally confrontation on Black psychological well-being.
Meet IUPUI's student commencement speaker
Chris Cardoza made his dream a reality coming to the U.S. for college and hopes to explore more of what the world has to offer.
Blow flies can be used to detect use of chemical weapons, other pollutants
A study from IUPUI suggests blow flies could be used to detect the use of chemical weapons in remote or dangerous areas.
NSF award will help IUPUI train, increase diversity of next generation of cybersecurity engineers
The program is designed to address the demand for dedicated cybersecurity professionals in the United States.
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