Amid cuts, Illinois SNAP-Ed study reveals powerful partnerships supporting healthy communities

A critical program supporting healthy communities in Illinois and across the country took a devastating hit on July 4 when HR1, the federal budget reconciliation bill, was passed and signed into law.

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NRES students lead campuswide effort to save birds from window strikes

Most birdwatchers are drawn to the dynamism of birds — snippets of a call as flyers twist and dive overhead, or a flash of wings in the bushes, gone before you can snap a picture.

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Illinois analysis aims to ease GI symptoms for cancer patients

Many modern cancer treatments are highly effective at reducing or eliminating tumors, but they can also cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms that impact patients’ quality of life or lead to discontinuation of treatment.

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International Agronomy Day showcases ag innovations at the University of Illinois

Agricultural stakeholders from around the globe gathered at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for the bi-annual International Agronomy Day, where they learned about cutting-edge practices and innovations from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES).

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Study explores how teacher training and reading programs affect literacy in Mozambique

Literacy rates in Sub-Saharan Africa remain low, despite increased primary school enrollment. In rural Mozambique, only 3% of children possess grade-level reading skills. Poor learning outcomes in lower grades are a barrier to further expanding school enrollment at higher grade levels.

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Kidney fibrosis linked to molecule made by gut bacteria

A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis — a serious complication of diabetes and a leading cause of kidney failure — according to a new study from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Mie University in Japan.

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ACES student discovers professional purpose at crop sciences conference

A few months ago, Greta Hall traveled from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to South Dakota State University and found herself listening to a lecture about SDSU’s invention of cookies and cream ice cream.

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