UChicago scientists reveal nervous system secrets that give octopus arms their incredible dexterity
Segmented nervous systems allow octopuses to control each arm and suckers
‘Scientific polymath’ Stephanie Palmer paves her own path to intellectual freedom
Scientist at intersection of biology, physics, math named one of six new Schmidt Science Polymaths
UChicago scientists study how the environment is silently shaping your risk for cancer
Data helps untangle links between air and water pollution and cancer
Argonne, UChicago partner to accelerate discovery of new cancer therapies using AI
Partnership aims to screen billions of molecules for new drugs at unprecedented speed
UChicago part of cross-Chicago university collaboration to map the brain
$4.8 million grant aims to build faster microscope for mapping all the connections in the brain
UChicago scientists create molecules that can ‘turn off’ cancer growth in mice
New study targets previously ‘undruggable’ class of proteins involved in cancer
UChicago scientists decode key mutation in many cancers
Finding points to expanded role of RNA in human gene expression
UChicago scientists invent “living bioelectronics” that can sense and heal skin
Flexible, adaptable, storable patch combines bacteria and sensors to interface with body
UChicago paleontologist Paul Sereno’s fossil lab moves to Washington Park
New facility includes space for fossil preparation, community programs, and specimens collected from worldwide expeditions