Amir Alavi is leading a groundbreaking project at the University of Pittsburgh to develop “metamaterial” orthopedic implants for spinal treatment, funded by a $557,000 NIH…
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Nathan Youngblood, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, has been awarded grants from the NSF and AFOSR to further his research in optical…
Researchers have discovered a new class of antibodies capable of neutralizing various flu virus strains, potentially aiding in the development of more broadly protective flu…
University of Pittsburgh scientists have developed a spinal cord stimulation technique that restores sensation in amputated limbs and reduces phantom limb pain, offering new hope…
A naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber) female. Naked mole-rats can reproduce throughout their remarkably long lifespans, unlike humans and other mammals Credit: UPMC New research suggests…
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University report in the journal Nature Medicine that a neurotechnology capable of stimulating the spinal cord…
Twelve-hour rhythms in the human dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) are abnormal in schizophrenia. Credit: Colleen A. McClung (CC-BY 4.0) Created with biorender.com. Fewer 12-hour rhythmic…
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce pigment in the skin. It is a more aggressive form…
Teenage obesity is a serious health concern that can have long-term consequences for both physical and mental well-being. Causes of teenage obesity can include genetics,…
Neuroscientists have developed a groundbreaking test that can detect a unique marker of Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration in a blood sample. A group of neuroscientists developed…
Cannabis and alcohol are psychoactive substances that can have short and long-term effects on the body and mind. Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is usually…
The study has two innovative aspects: the discovery of a new therapeutic target and the development of an effective nanocarrier for the selective delivery of…
The research found a strong indication that the BTNL9 protein helps cells in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. The finding demonstrates how vital it is to ensure…
The University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University scientists solved a decades-old mystery regarding how cells control their volume. Crowded rooms: How Carnegie Mellon University…
The study demonstrated that the reproductive system influences overall health and aging. The study identified the negative consequences of disrupting meiosis. A new study in…
A new research study suggests that quieting communication between heart cells and their environment protects this organ from harmful signals related to stresses such as…
The findings suggest that V-set domains evolved farther back in the evolutionary tree than previously believed. The tiny marine invertebrate’s genes shed new light on…
A new study calls into question the dogma behind Alzheimer’s drug trials. The study discovered that as Alzheimer’s disease progresses, brain levels of enzymes that…
The scientists were able to predict political behavior by simply looking at a scan of the brain. Research reveals that partisan views have biological roots.…
216 people aged 50 and older who resided in two Pittsburgh neighborhoods with a high proportion of African Americans participated in the research. The study…