The University of Iowa or Iowa was established in 1847 and was the first institution in America to admit women and men. Currently there are over 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Iowa is known for its research in genetics, hydraulics, biocatalysts, agricultural medicine, biomedical engineering, biomedical science and pharmacology research and education. Iowa scientist are credited with advanced discoveries in Space Science. Iowa's teaching medical hospital is noteworthy for patient care.

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Researchers trace genetic agent in life-threatening fungal disease

Nature has an ingenious way of taking advantage of beneficial situations.

Cell & Microbiology

Apr 6, 2023

Can pigeons match wits with artificial intelligence?

Can a pigeon match wits with artificial intelligence? At a very basic level, yes. In a new study, psychologists at the University of Iowa examined the workings of the pigeon brain and how the "brute force" of the bird's learning ...

Molecular & Computational biology

Feb 7, 2023

Mars's crust is more complex and evolved than previously thought

Early crust on Mars may be more complex than previously thought—and it may even be similar to our own planet's original crust.

Planetary Sciences

Nov 4, 2022

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Invasive species' success may lie in living fast, dying young

For some species conquering new territory, it might be better to live fast and die young.

Plants & Animals

Jul 28, 2022

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Researchers create nanoparticle-vaccine combination to target melanoma

Cancers in humans have all sorts of ways to survive and thrive: Cells and tumors alike engage in devious means to deflect, deceive, and evade detection by our bodies' immune systems.

Bio & Medicine

Jul 20, 2022