Scientists Create Alternate Evolutionary Histories in Test Tube
Resurrected 500 million-year-old protein shows researchers how chance shaped biological history
Articles by Matt Wood-University of Chicago News Office
Seemingly Innocuous Virus Can Trigger Celiac Disease
The study further implicates viruses in the development of autoimmune disorders such as celiac disease and type 1 diabetes, and raises the possibility that vaccines could one day be used to prevent these diseases
Scientists Engineer Animals with Ancient Genes to Test Causes of Evolution
The research is a major step forward for efforts to study the genetic basis of adaptation and evolution
Creating an Artificial Sense of Touch Through Electrical Stimuli
Research brings us closer to creating prosethic limbs that recreate a sense of touch
Melvin Gordon, Tootsie Roll CEO and Research Supporter Dies
Melvin Gordon, longtime CEO of Chicago-based Tootsie Roll Industries, died this week at the age of 95. He ran the candy maker for more than 50 years and never technically retired, becoming the oldest serving CEO of any business listed on either U.S. stock exchange.