UIC News Podcasts

UIC News Podcasts

Extended audio interviews with UIC faculty on recent news topics

UIC Scientists Discover How Some Bacteria Survive Antibiotics
Audio ( 6:08 min., 5.6 MB) | News Release (April 30, 2008)

Brain DNA 'Remodeled' in Alcoholism
Audio ( 4:34 min., 4.2 MB) | News Release (April 2, 2008)

Fruit Fly Phlebotomy Holds Neuroscience Promise
Audio ( 2:47 min., 2.5 MB) | News Release (March 25, 2008)

UIC Researchers May Have Found Test for Depression
Audio ( 5:26 min., 5 MB) | News Release (March 6, 2008)

Communing with Nature Less and Less
Audio ( 6:34 min., 6 MB) | News Release (January 30, 2008)

Naked Mole-Rats Bear Chili Pepper Heat
Audio ( 3:50 min., 3.51 MB) | News Release (January 29, 2008)

In Fruit Flies, Homosexuality Is Biological But Not Hard-Wired
Audio ( 7:01 min., 6.42 MB) | News Release (December 9, 2007)

Computer Provides Perfect Placement of Dental Implants
Audio ( 3:32 min., 3.22 MB) | News Release (November 5, 2007)

Mice Roar Message: Genetic Change Happens Fast
Audio ( 5:58 min., 5.46 MB) | News Release (October 18, 2007)

Hormone Therapy Boosts Sexual Interest But Not Memory, Study Finds
Audio ( 3:37 min., 3.3 MB) | News Release (September 24, 2007)

Shrinkage of Prostate Led to Overestimate of Cancer Risk in Trial
Audio ( 5:44 min., 5.25 MB) | News Release (September 12, 2007)

First Finding of a Metabolite in One Sex Only
Audio ( 5:30 min., 5.3 MB) | News Release (August 21, 2007)

Study Reveals Surge in Male-Factor Infertility Technique
Audio ( 4:34 min., 4.2 MB) | News Release (July 18, 2007)

UIC and Japanese Chemists Close In on Molecular Switch
Audio ( 6:25 min., 4.1 MB) | News Release (July 10, 2007)

Young Smokers Want to Quit, But Don't Seek Proper Treatment
Audio ( 4:29 min., 5.9 MB) | News Release (June 28, 2007)

Lightning Strikes Deadliest in Summer
Audio ( 3:31 min., 3.2 MB) | News Release (June 21, 2007)

Future Therapies for Stroke May Block Cell Death
Audio ( 6:27 min., 5.9 MB) | News Release (June 13, 2007)

Virtual Nature via Video Raises Concerns for Conservation
Audio ( 6:37 min., 6.6 MB) | News Release (May 31, 2007)

Researchers Discover How Antibiotic Inhibits Bacterial Growth
Audio ( 6:15 min., 5.73 MB) | News Release (May 11, 2007)

Slowing the Racing Heart
Audio ( 5:42 min., 5.23 MB) | News Release (May 11, 2007)

States' Spending May Help Keep Childless Seniors Independent
Audio (7:04 min., 6.48 MB) | News Release (May 11, 2007)

LASIK for Older Adults
Audio ( 6:13 min., 5.68 MB) | News Release (April 18, 2007)

Treasure Trove of Fossils Found in Kendall County Cave
Audio ( 4:36 min., 4.21 MB) | News Release (April 12, 2007)

Study Examines Negative Reactions to Sexual Assault Victims
Audio ( 2:54 min., 2.65 MB) | News Release (February 27, 2007)

Buyers Value 'Neighborly' Housing, Study Finds
Audio (4:55 min., 4.5 MB) | News Release (February 5, 2007)

Oral Wounds Heal Slower in Women, Older Adults, Study Finds
Audio (6:13 min., 5.7 MB) | News Release (January 31, 2007)

Passive Smoke in Workplace Increases Lung Cancer Risk: Study
Audio (2:30 min., 2.3 MB) | News Release (January 31, 2007)

Mechanism of Black Cohosh Versus Hot Flashes Revealed
Audio (3:23 min., 3.1 MB) | News Release (December 21, 2006)

New MRI Technique Measures Intracranial Pressure in Brain Disorder
Audio (5:32 min., 5.6 MB) | News Release (December 18, 2006)

Researchers Devise Safer Way to Dose Lifesaving Heart Drug
Audio (4:12 min., 3.9 MB) | News Release (December 15, 2006)

Male Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk
Audio (6:04 min., 5.6 MB) | News Release (December 13, 2006)

Gene-Bender Proteins May Sway to DNA
Audio (4:16 min., 3.9 MB) | News Release (December 4, 2006)

Youth Smoking Prevention Programs Common, Yet Few Youth Seek Help
Audio (4:21 min., 4 MB) | News Release (November 30, 2006)

Yeast Model Shows Promise as Alzheimer's Test
Audio (5:19 min., 4.9 MB) | News Release (November 17, 2006)

UIC Awarded $6.3 Million Aimed at Restored Vision
Audio (5:57 min., 5.5 MB) | News Release (November 13, 200ember 13, 200ember 13, 2006)

Antidepressants Linked to Lower Child Suicide Rates
Audio (4:47 min., 4.4 MB) | News Release (November 1, 2006)

Ghost Protein Leaves Fresh Tracks in the Cell
Audio (5:25 min.,5 MB) | News Release (October 30, 2006)

Computer May Improve Pain Relief for Sickle Cell Patients
Audio (4:23 min., 4.2 MB) | News Release (September 12, 2006)

UIC Receives $20 Million NCI Grant to Research Blood Disorders
Audio (4:39 min., 4.3 MB) | News Release (September 6, 2006)

"Friend" Protein Keeps Nerve Signals in Check
Audio (3:59 min., 3.7 MB) | News Release (July 25, 2006)

UIC Researchers Link Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy to Behavior Problems in Toddlers
Audio (4:35 min., 4.2 MB) | News Release (July 12, 2006)

Bush Nominates UIC Professor for Administration Post
Audio (4:38 min.,4.2 MB) | News Release (June 30, 2006)

'When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!'
Audio (4:04 min., 3.7 MB) | News Release (June 16, 2006)

Selenium-Protein Deficiency Raises Prostate Cancer Risk
Audio (3:50 min., 3.5 MB) | News Release (May 23, 2006)