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‘Atomic snapshots’ of proofreading enzyme could lead to better COVID-19 drugs

An Iowa State University scientist used images from a cryogenic electron microscope to better understand why a common type of antiviral drug struggles to fight off the virus that causes COVID-19, findings that will guide designs for more effective treatment.

May 06, 2026

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New study aims to map how menopause shapes the aging brain

May 13, 2026

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For autonomous robots, not all rules are equal

April 30, 2026

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  • Iowa State scientists unravel the history of cotton domestication

    Cotton, the world's most profitable nonfood crop, is used more than any other natural fiber. Known for its comfort and durability, it has been utilized since antiquity in fabrics and ​other goods. Four species are grown commercially, but one is dominant, accounting for about 90% of global production.

  • Meet Honey, the puppy saved by ISU vets and attended graduation

    A puppy saved by Iowa State University's veterinarians and vet students recently made a surprise visit at a 2026 graduation ceremony.

  • ISU researchers build 'lab-on-a-drone' tech to reach remote waters for nitrate testing

    Iowa State University researchers and students are using drones equipped with sensors and a lab to measure nitrate levels in water, a project they say could speed up water quality testing, reduce costs and get to remote or shallow bodies of water and waterways.

  • ISU Police bring new K-9 unit on board

    The Iowa State University Police Department’s newest member underwent his first big test while on the job this past weekend — scouting out and monitoring Jack Trice Stadium during country singer Luke Combs’ concert. Zak, a 2-year-old Belgian shepherd, has been on the ISU campus for less than a month but has settled into his work as an explosives detection and tracking dog with ease.