News Archive
Wednesday, February 7 2024
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Building a DNA nanoparticle to be both carrier and medicine
A pair of Iowa State University geneticists are among the first research teams in the world to construct DNA nanoparticles that can express their own built-in genetic instructions. Gene-bearing capacity increases the potential impact of DNA nanotechnology, which could lead to major advances in medical treatment.
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Weather swings bring steadier results when studying crop adaptability
Efforts to breed more adaptable crops benefit from testing locations with wide ranges of weather, according to a study co-authored by an Iowa State University expert on phenotypic plasticity, the disparate ways plants respond in different environments.
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D.C. Briefing: Iowa State engineers to report on soybean-based pavement technologies
Two Iowa State engineers will explain their soybean-based technology that extends the life of pavements, promotes pavement recycling and lowers emissions from pavement production and maintenance during a public briefing in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6.
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Blues legends, rock rebels and stained glass: 50 years at Iowa State University’s Maintenance Shop
January 2024 marks 50 years of live music and events at the Maintenance Shop, the iconic club and performance space on the ground floor of Iowa State University’s Memorial Union. Music legends and beloved theatrical productions have performed in the orange glow of the M-Shop’s stained-glass window since the club opened its doors in 1974.
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Young Iowans discover joy of reading while learning about food, agriculture
Since its launch in 2019, Read Across Iowa has helped kids discover the joy of books and learn about food and agriculture. The program offers educators free kits with books and complimentary lesson plans and activities throughout March. Based on survey data, the organizers estimate more than 72,000 young Iowans from 99 counties were impacted last year.
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One-man show highlights second annual Carver Day at ISU
Alumnus Paxton Williams will perform his one-man show about the life of agricultural scientist George Washington Carver as part of the second annual Carver Day celebration at Iowa State University.
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With deep roots and expanding collection, herbarium offers window into plant history
Iowa State’s Ada Hayden Herbarium – established in the university’s earliest days and built in part by contributions from some of its most celebrated scholars – expanded this fall when it absorbed the University of Northern Iowa’s collection. It now holds more than 700,000 preserved plant, fungal and algal specimens, a valuable resource for research and instruction.
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Iowa State materials researcher elected to European Academy of Sciences and Arts
Valery Levitas of Iowa State University has been elected to the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in recognition of his work studying materials subjected to severe plastic deformations under high pressures. The extreme conditions can change materials, creating new properties that could be useful in new technologies or applications.
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Bolstered by undergraduate research, new study guides model-building for gene regulatory networks
A newly published study provides guidance for building accurate mathematical models for gene regulatory networks. The project, which includes an online database, was supported by undergraduate researchers at Iowa State.
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New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks
Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New research indicates that splitting the recommended amount of physical activity between aerobic and resistance exercise reduces cardiovascular disease risks as much as aerobic-only regimens.
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Last ISU/Civiqs Poll shows stable race days before IA caucuses
The fifth and final wave of results from the Iowa State University/Civiqs poll shows GOP voters are largely set in their preferences for presidential nominees, just days ahead of the Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15. Questions remain whether winter weather will affect turnout Monday night.
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MLK Jr. events to feature civil rights discussion, carillon concert and member of the Trice family
Iowa State University and the Ames community will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day this month with a lecture, a musical tribute from the Campanile’s carillon, arts and crafts, and an event featuring a relative of Jack Trice.
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Developing an intelligent tutoring system to help students write better
When college students are given a writing assignment, they usually get feedback on the final product, not the process. This can make it difficult to catch inefficient habits, like constantly revising each individual sentence at the start of an essay. With a new NSF grant, researchers at Iowa State are developing an intelligent tutoring system called “SourceWrite” to help students become better, faster writers.
Innovation at Work
This series highlights the collaboration and creativity that fuel Iowa State faculty and scientists to find solutions to global challenges that strengthen our communities and improve our lives. This collection of words, photos, video and audio showcases Iowa State University's Innovation at Work.
