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Recent News About Iowa State University
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In franchising, playing tough early may support long-term benefits
From McDonalds to Marriott, 7-Eleven to Ace Hardware, we’re surrounded by franchises.
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More greens, less sugar and fries: Abriendo Caminos study finds promising results
A multi-state study found kids with Mexican roots consumed fewer sugary beverages, french fries and fast food and ate more vegetables after participating in a six-week, culturally-tailored education program with their families.
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Innovation at Work: Taking the classroom to Main Street
On Iowa State University’s campus, a lingering spring sunset reflects off the folded glass façade of the Student Innovation Center.
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Iowa State student named Goldwater Scholar
AMES, Iowa — An Iowa State University student has been named a 2022 Goldwater Scholar.
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The Fashion Show April 9
The Fashion Show
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Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy
AMES, IA – Exercising for half an hour may reduce symptoms of depression for at least 75 minutes post-workout and amplify the benefits of therapy, according to two new studies led by researchers at Iowa State University.
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ISU scientists receive federal grant to advance research on blood stem cells
The ability to generate a patient’s blood cells in order to treat blood diseases has eluded scientists for years, but a recently awarded federal grant could help Iowa State University scientists take critical steps toward turning that possibility into reality.
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Committee shares recommendations to mitigate risk of student sport clubs
Proposed recommendations for student sport clubs at Iowa State University will reduce the number of high-risk clubs and implement other changes to improve student safety.
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Iowa State University veterinarians investigating unusual bacterial disease in central Iowa pigs
Iowa State University veterinarians have taken on the role of gumshoe detectives as they investigate how an aggressive bacterial strain has spread among central Iowa pork production facilities.
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Simulator on campus aims to support de-escalation training for students, law enforcement
In a small classroom in East Hall, ISU Police Officer Derek Doebel stands in front of a 10-foot-wide screen that skims the faded orange carpet and tiled ceiling.
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Iowa State designer turns sound into graphics in partnership with Maestro guitar pedals
Keith Richards’ opening guitar riff to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” has sent throngs of Rolling Stones crowds into screaming fits since the song debuted nearly 60 years ago.
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New book connects the climate crisis and violence
A new book from researchers at Iowa State University bridges the gap between climate science and psychology by explaining how a rapidly warming planet increases aggression and violence.
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New ISU research project will help aging population in rural Iowa
Rather than nursing homes being the default living option as people age, an Iowa State University researcher is looking for ways to improve homes so that people can more easily “age in place.”
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Now that the Webb Space Telescope is deployed (whew!), astronomers wait for data
Iowa State University’s Massimo Marengo recited some of the engineering challenges of successfully unfolding and deploying the recently launched James Webb Space Telescope (JWST):
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Unraveling the connections between singing and Parkinson’s disease
In a small lab decorated with a poster of colorful MRI brain scans, Elizabeth Stegemoller hits a stopwatch to record how long a participant in her study can sustain the vowel sound “ah” before taking a breath.
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Exercise post-vaccine bumps up antibodies, new study finds
Researchers at Iowa State University found 90 minutes of mild- to moderate-intensity exercise directly after a flu or COVID-19 vaccine may provide an extra immune boost.
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Scientists take major step in understanding domestication of corn
Iowa State University scientists are learning how to peer back through millennia of domestication to learn how a wild grassy plant known as teosinte developed into corn, the modern cash crop grown across the globe.
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ISU program aims to support healthy aging through walking
The benefits of walking are staggering. Along with lowering blood pressure, burning calories and strengthening bones, taking more steps on a regular basis can improve sleep and cognitive functioning. Walking also has one of the lowest injury rates of any form of exercise – and it’s free.
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Iowa State takes innovation program around the world
An education in innovation begins before a student even steps foot on Iowa State University’s campus.
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The cellular response that protects pigs from COVID-19
Iowa State University scientists may have uncovered an important clue that sheds light on why pigs don’t get sick when exposed to the coronavirus.