By investigating a rare and severe form of diabetes in children, University of Iowa researchers have discovered a new molecular mechanism that regulates specialized pancreatic cells and insulin secretion. The mechanism involves a protein called ankyrin, which UI researchers previously linked to potentially fatal human heart arrhythmias. More
Related: Fraternal Order of Eagles advances UI Diabetes partnership“Small changes now may result in meaningful differences later. Young children who are inactive are missing out on this protective ‘banking’ effect.”
Kathleen Janz, professor of health and sport studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, talking about how physical activity early in life may help children avoid excessive fat gains later in childhood (Parade, Sept. 30).
“A Meetup is about the simple idea of using the Internet to get people off the Internet.”
Scott Heiferman, UI alumnus and 37-year-old founder of Meetup, a web site for organizing local groups (New York Times, Sept. 5).
MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT DRUM
For nearly 70 years, the sound of bagpipes and drums rang out at events at the University. Find out more about the University's all-male, all-female, and finally mixed-gender Scottish Highlanders. More
Rx FOR REFORM
Iowans contribute to the national debate on the ailing healthcare system. More
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