Latest news from Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/solar-energy-purifies-water-aids-environment/?sc=rsin /articles/solar-energy-purifies-water-aids-environment/?sc=rsin Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:35:33 EST Using electrochemistry to separate different particles within a solution (also known as electrochemical separation) is an energy-efficient strategy for environmental and water remediation: the process of purifying contaminated water. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/fetal-exposure-to-pcbs-affects-hearing-health-later-in-life/?sc=rsin /articles/fetal-exposure-to-pcbs-affects-hearing-health-later-in-life/?sc=rsin Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:35:48 EST Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology found that early exposure to an environmental chemical called polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, made it more difficult for mice to recover from sound-related trauma sustained later in life. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/new-framework-for-super-resolution-ultrasound/?sc=rsin /articles/new-framework-for-super-resolution-ultrasound/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 May 2023 12:45:57 EST Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign used deep learning to develop a new framework for super-resolution ultrasound. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/studying-brain-activity-of-swallowing-helps-researchers-understand-aging-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/studying-brain-activity-of-swallowing-helps-researchers-understand-aging-disease/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 May 2023 12:25:58 EST Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, Carle Hospital, and Purdue University teamed up to develop a new imaging tool that will improve our understanding of how the brain controls swallowing in both healthy patients and those experiencing a swallowing-related disorder. Their work will be funded by a five-year grant expected to total $2.8 million from the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/mirror-mirror-new-method-of-recognizing-reverse-image-molecules/?sc=rsin /articles/mirror-mirror-new-method-of-recognizing-reverse-image-molecules/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:37 EST Recognizing and separating enantiomers is a difficult task for chemical engineers. Researchers from the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a modular method of recognizing chiral molecules. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/yoga-at-home-improves-memory-reduces-anxiety-in-tough-times/?sc=rsin /articles/yoga-at-home-improves-memory-reduces-anxiety-in-tough-times/?sc=rsin Fri, 05 May 2023 12:05:33 EST Sean Mullen wants more adults to go with the flow. The yoga flow, that is. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/at-home-yoga-reduces-anxiety-improves-short-term-memory/?sc=rsin /articles/at-home-yoga-reduces-anxiety-improves-short-term-memory/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 May 2023 16:50:35 EST Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology designed a virtual eight-week moderate-intensity yoga program geared specifically toward full-time working adults experiencing symptoms of stress. The trial, which appeared in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, led participants through three self-paced remote workouts each week, assessed levels of stress and anxiety in addition to executive functioning. The results showed overall decreases in stress and anxiety. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/exercise-releases-chemical-signals-that-boost-brain-health/?sc=rsin /articles/exercise-releases-chemical-signals-that-boost-brain-health/?sc=rsin Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:35:50 EST Physical activity is frequently cited as a means of improving physical and mental health. Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have shown that it may also improve brain health more directly. They studied how the chemical signals released by exercising muscles promote neuronal development in the brain. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/molecular-teamwork-makes-the-organic-dream-work/?sc=rsin /articles/molecular-teamwork-makes-the-organic-dream-work/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:00:00 EST Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology discovered a way to trigger this cooperative behavior in organic semiconductors. The energy- and time-saving phenomenon may help enhance the performance of smartwatches, solar cells, and other organic electronics. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/mri-turns-50-expert-brad-sutton-explains-its-history-and-how-it-helps-us-understand-the-aging-brain/?sc=rsin /articles/mri-turns-50-expert-brad-sutton-explains-its-history-and-how-it-helps-us-understand-the-aging-brain/?sc=rsin Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:36 EST Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/redox-reuse-recycle-novel-process-extends-life-cycle-of-valuable-catalysts/?sc=rsin /articles/redox-reuse-recycle-novel-process-extends-life-cycle-of-valuable-catalysts/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:10:20 EST Imagine a typical recycling plant. Now imagine that the plant is a chemistry lab, and the crushed soda cans and waist-high stacks of junk mail have been replaced by microscopic structures worth tens of thousands of dollars per gram. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/power-up-new-polymer-property-could-boost-accessible-solar-power/?sc=rsin /articles/power-up-new-polymer-property-could-boost-accessible-solar-power/?sc=rsin Mon, 06 Jun 2022 13:05:58 EST Lightweight as a window cling and replicable as a newspaper, organic solar cells are emerging as a viable solution for the nation's growing energy demand. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology /articles/high-fat-diet-linked-to-nitric-oxide-levels-cancer-development/?sc=rsin /articles/high-fat-diet-linked-to-nitric-oxide-levels-cancer-development/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 May 2022 10:05:20 EST It has long been hypothesized that dietary habits can precede and even exacerbate the development of cancer. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology