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July 9, 2020
Search for cure for common parasitic infection focus of $5.5 million NIH grant
Toxoplasma infection affects about 2 billion people globally.
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July 8, 2020
Experimental drug shows early promise against inherited form of ALS, trial indicates
Phase 1/phase 2 trial shows evidence for safety, biological activity of tofersen; phase 3 trial underway.
News Release
July 1, 2020
Effort to screen potential COVID-19 antiviral drugs underway
Researchers can submit potential antiviral molecules for screening.
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June 25, 2020
Folding@home’s fight against COVID-19 enlists big tech, gamers, pro soccer
Over 4 million computers worldwide aiding coronavirus research.
News Release, Video
June 24, 2020
Ferguson receives award from blindness-prevention organization
Stein Innovation Award provides funding aimed at understanding visual system.
National Leaders
June 18, 2020
Stroke survival rates worse in rural areas, study says
Improved technologies for stroke care may leave rural areas behind.
News Release
June 18, 2020
COVID-19 antibody tests evaluated as diagnostic test in low-resource settings
Such antibody tests use finger-prick blood samples, deliver quick results .
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June 16, 2020
Oral antibiotics work, shorten hospital stays for IV drug users with infections
Providing such patients oral meds reduces hospital readmissions.
News Release
June 16, 2020
Previously undetected brain pulses may help circuits survive disuse, injury
Research may lead to treatment advances for patients with immobilizing illness, injury.
News Release
June 11, 2020
Patients with COVID-19 donate specimens to advance research efforts
Biorepository project initiated early in pandemic to streamline coronavirus research efforts.
News Release
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 9, 2020
Scientists generate early stem cells that form human placenta
Such cells aid efforts to understand miscarriage, preterm birth, other pregnancy complications.
News Release
June 8, 2020
Mokalled receives national early career award
Anatomy association recognizes research into spinal cord regeneration.
National Leaders
June 4, 2020
$3.7 million aimed at studying effect of manganese exposure on cognitive skills
Study of welders could shine light on early stages of Parkinson’s disease.
News Release
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 26, 2020
$13.7 million to further adolescent brain development study
Grant from National Institute on Drug Abuse to extend landmark study.
News Release
May 21, 2020
$5 million supports research into neglected tropical diseases
Grants fund studies of parasitic infections affecting millions worldwide.
News Release
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 study looks at genetics of healthy people who develop severe illness
Researchers seek answers to virus’s mysteries, clues to possible treatments.
News Release
May 18, 2020
Podcast: Global study tests chloroquine to protect health workers from COVID-19
Trial led by top academic institutions around the world, including School of Medicine.
Podcast, Show Me the Science
May 18, 2020
Global study to test malaria drug to protect health workers from COVID-19
COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator to fund international trial of chloroquine.
News Release
May 16, 2020
Studying adversity’s effects on children’s brains
Gift will expand research examining effects of environmental stress on brain development.
Outlook Magazine
May 14, 2020
Scientific legacy sheds light on cell identity
Late scientist’s zebrafish continue to answer questions about genetics, cell fate.
Medical Campus & Community
May 8, 2020
Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fat
Approach may lead to new treatment approach for osteoarthritis, obesity.
News Release
May 8, 2020
Flies sleep when need arises to adapt to new situations
Study in fruit flies may shed light on sleep as an evolutionary tool.
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