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A Clearer Look at Diabetic Kidney Disease via New Optical Imaging Technology

May 16, 2025

A Clearer Look at Diabetic Kidney Disease via New Optical Imaging Technology

Bioengineers and clinicians working together developed an “optical biopsy” that could improve how kidney disease is diagnosed and studied. The new technology does not rely on stains or dyes. Full Story


Women’s Physical Activity Levels are Less Variable Than Men’s, Study Says

May 14, 2025

Women’s Physical Activity Levels are Less Variable Than Men’s, Study Says

Women’s physical activity levels are less variable than men’s, according to a new study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. What’s more, women’s hormonal cycles did not have a noticeable impact on physical activity levels. Full Story


Self-assembling Molecules Take the Spotlight at Research Expo 2025

May 5, 2025

Self-assembling Molecules Take the Spotlight at Research Expo 2025

Materials science and engineering Ph.D. student Liya Bi won the grand prize at the 43rd annual Jacobs School of Engineering Research Expo for his work studying how molecules organize themselves into highly ordered patterns on metal surfaces. Full Story