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January 20, 2021
For some, GI tract may be vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
People with Barrett’s esophagus have SARS-CoV-2 receptors in upper GI tract.
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December 8, 2020
Bateman, Diamond, Hultgren named to National Academy of Inventors
School of Medicine scientists honored for innovation.
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November 18, 2020
Lethal brain infections in mice thwarted by decoy molecule
Discovery of receptor, generation of decoy could help contain outbreaks of Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus.
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November 13, 2020
Study: Respiratory failure in COVID-19 usually not driven by cytokine storm
Findings indicate anti-inflammatory drugs likely to benefit only a fraction of people with severe disease.
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November 3, 2020
Cornea appears to resist infection from novel coronavirus
Other viruses, such as Zika and herpes simplex, replicate in corneal tissue.
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October 13, 2020
Role of gut viruses in inflammatory bowel disease is focus of $8.5 million grant
Tools developed to probe the virome could aid in variety of research .
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September 24, 2020
Antibodies protect against wide range of influenza B virus strains
Findings point the way to developing a broad-spectrum flu drug.
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September 14, 2020
Immune system affects mind and body, study indicates
Immune cells produce molecule that influences vigilance, alertness in mice.
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August 31, 2020
Study provides insight on how to build a better flu vaccine
New approach enables scientists to see how immune system responds to vaccination.
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August 27, 2020
Identifying emerging diseases focus of new international collaboration
School of Medicine to become 1 of 10 sites under new Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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August 21, 2020
Nasal vaccine against COVID-19 prevents infection in mice
Nasal delivery produces more widespread immune response than intramuscular injection.
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August 19, 2020
New center to explore brain, immune system connections
Discoveries will aid efforts to develop immune therapies for neurological diseases.
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August 11, 2020
Immunotherapy-resistant cancers eliminated in mouse study
Antibody that blocks TREM2 protein frees immune cells to reject cancer.
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July 20, 2020
Lab-made virus mimics COVID-19 virus
Is safer to work with, can aid efforts to find drugs, vaccines.
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July 15, 2020
Loeb Teaching Fellows announced
Hagemann, Mian, Miller-Thomas awarded fellowships for 2020-22.
Medical Campus & Community
July 14, 2020
Gut bacteria protect against mosquito-borne viral illness
Chikungunya-infected mice with healthy microbiomes less sick, less likely to spread infection.
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June 25, 2020
Neidorffs commit $5 million to honor distinguished clinicians
Gift to establish endowed professorships recognizing Robert C. Packman, John S. Daniels.
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June 12, 2020
Podcast: How do we safely navigate re-openings while coronavirus risks remain?
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how best to fend off COVID-19 as restrictions are lifted.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 mouse model will speed search for drugs, vaccines
Could aid efforts to study risk factors for severe illness, death.
News Release
June 2, 2020
Podcast: Addressing rumors, conspiracy theories related to coronavirus
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on social media, unfounded rumors and conspiracies.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
June 2, 2020
Antibiotic-destroying genes widespread in bacteria in soil and on people
Chemical compound restores tetracycline's effectiveness by blocking bacterial resistance.
News Release, Video
May 29, 2020
Burnham recognized by national microbiology society
Honored for research and leadership in clinical microbiology.
National Leaders
May 26, 2020
Experts urge caution in interpreting COVID-19 antibody tests
False positive results are cause for concern.
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May 1, 2020
Obesity prevented in mice treated with gene-disabling nanoparticles
Strategy uses particles to target gene in specific immune cells.
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