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February 4, 2021
Human immune cells have natural alarm system against HIV
Drugs that trigger alarm could lead to new HIV therapies .
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February 2, 2021
Imaging identifies breast cancer patients unlikely to benefit from hormone therapy
Findings could help improve treatment decisions.
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January 28, 2021
Brain signals decoded to determine what a person sees
Technology has potential to help people affected by stroke or other conditions communicate .
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January 27, 2021
‘Smart’ cartilage cells programmed to release drugs when stressed
New technology could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis.
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January 27, 2021
Lodge named inaugural Blasingame professor
Professorship supports research into development of antifungal drugs, vaccines.
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January 27, 2021
How does the immune system keep tabs on the brain?
Study finds site of immune surveillance of the brain, points to new ways to target brain inflammation.
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January 26, 2021
Nixing bone cancer fuel supply offers new treatment approach, mouse study suggests
2 drugs targeting cancer cells’ energy source potentially could replace toxic chemo in osteosarcoma.
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January 22, 2021
Imaging agent may help gauge kidney health
Could aid in assessments of donated kidneys, ID people in early stages of disease.
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January 20, 2021
Study reveals links between fatty liver disease, liver cancer
Mice expressing increased levels of protein develop advanced liver disease.
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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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January 15, 2021
Rapid blood test identifies COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease
Measuring mitochondrial DNA could predict who will need ICU care, intubation.
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January 15, 2021
COVID-19 impact on pregnant women focus of NIH grant
Study will evaluate testing access and if pregnant women with COVID-19 need specialized care.
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January 14, 2021
Acute itching in eczema patients linked to environmental allergens
Newly identified pathway explains why antihistamine drugs often don’t work to control severe itch.
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January 8, 2021
Carter named director of OB-GYN clinical research division
Physician-scientist noted for research involving community-based interventions to promote health equity for women, babies.
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January 6, 2021
Improving tests for tropical worm diseases aim of $2.95 million grant
Gates Foundation grant targets global elimination of onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis.
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January 4, 2021
For moms, oxygen during childbirth often unnecessary
Research shows no benefits for infants.
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December 29, 2020
Ross named Alumni Endowed Professor of Medicine
Nephrologist honored for excellence in patient care, teaching, research and commitment to health equity.
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December 28, 2020
Common brain malformation traced to its genetic roots
Discovery could aid early screening, shed light on how Chiari malformation arises.
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December 16, 2020
Protein involved in removing Alzheimer’s buildup linked to circadian rhythm
Brain protein helps explain link between circadian rhythm, Alzheimer’s disease.
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December 15, 2020
COVID-19 patients at higher risk of death, health problems than those with flu
Data analysis offers comparison of the 2 viruses.
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December 15, 2020
Garcia to head Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
Renowned biochemist known for contributions to field of epigenetics.
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December 9, 2020
Toxin provides clues to long-term effects of diarrhea caused by E. coli
Bacteria change surface of human intestine to benefit themselves.
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December 8, 2020
Monitoring labor in pregnancy aim of grant to develop imaging technology
Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions.
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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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