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Startup develops new nanosensors to track chemical reactions in ‘the age of enzymes’

That’s the big idea behind Zymosense, “The Nanoassay Company,” a startup that’s spinning off technology developed in the lab ...
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Receptors in mammary glands make livestock and humans inviting hosts for avian flu

A new study led by Iowa State University researchers shows that the mammary glands of several other production animals – ...
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Forever true for ISU: President Wendy Wintersteen to retire in 2026

Ames, Iowa – In a message sent today to the campus community, Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen announced her plans to retire in January 2026. Wintersteen became the first woman and ...
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Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness

AMES, IA — Last month, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General both issued health advisories. Their concerns and recommendations for teens, parents and policymakers ...
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First-of-its-kind study compares domestic violence programs, finds promising results

AMES, IA – A new study from Iowa State University found men convicted of domestic violence were charged with significantly fewer violent and nonviolent charges one year after completing a treatment ...
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A call for help leads ISU Police to sexual predator, international investigation

An Iowa State student's call for help back in 2020 led Iowa State University Police down a long and often disturbing path that more than four years later has finally resulted in federal indictments ...
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Ideal nitrogen fertilizer rates in Corn Belt have been climbing for decades, study shows

A farmer applies nitrogen fertilizer to a corn field in Boone County in June 2024. Photo by Alex Schaffer/Iowa Soybean Association. AMES, Iowa – The amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize ...
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Want to boost creativity? Try playing Minecraft

AMES, Iowa – The next time you need to get the creative juices flowing, playing some types of video games may help. Video games that foster creative freedom can increase creativity under certain ...
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Who trusts gene-edited foods? New study gauges public acceptance

AMES, IA – Through CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies, researchers and developers are poised to bring dozens – if not hundreds – of new products to grocery stores: mushrooms with longer shelf ...
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Playing video games to cope with anxiety may increase risk for addiction

AMES, Iowa – People play video games for different reasons. Some play for entertainment or for the competition, while others game as a way to cope with stress or anxiety. Understanding the motivation ...
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Advisory: US Department of Energy selects ISU-led project to build rural Iowa’s first ‘microgrid’

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm announced today that a project led by Iowa State University researchers has been selected for award negotiations with the goal of building the first ...