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Studies Offer Insight into Common Chemical Exposures and Child Cognitive Development
October 6, 2026 / Comparative Biosciences News

For more than a decade, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have tracked the health of hundreds of children, focusing on their chemical exposures, both prenatally and as they mature, finding associations between these…
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Dr. Federico Zuckermann

Research Spotlight: Federico Zuckermann

July 31, 2026 / Pathobiology

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? My current research seeks to elucidate the mechanisms underlying the substantial increase…
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How Might the New World Screwworm Affect Dogs and Cats?

July 31, 2026 / General News

A new report outlines the dangers to dogs and cats from the New World screwworm, a parasitic infestation that was once eradicated in North America but has recently returned. One of the authors of the report, Clarissa Pimentel…
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Dr. Marie Depoix

Faculty Spotlight: Marie Depoix, DVM

July 30, 2026 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Marie Depoix is a clinical assistant professor in our small animal emergency and critical care service. Tell us about your background. I grew up in Morocco and earned my veterinary degree from the University…
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