Brain Discovery May Catch Alzheimer's, Epilepsy In Its Nets

Brain Discovery May Catch Alzheimer’s, Epilepsy In Its Nets

Net-like structures in the brain may be the key to better understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia and more.

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Research Spotlight: Protein Sorting & Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researcher Spotlight: Ahmad Jomaa, PhD, on Protein Sorting & Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers believe understanding mutations in ER protein translocation could lead to better treatments for a group of genetic disorders.

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Announcing the New Department of Genome Sciences - Featured - Medicine in Motion News

Announcing the New Department of Genome Sciences

The State Council on Higher Education in Virginia recently approved our request to transition the Center for Public Health Genomics (CPHG) to departmental status, as the Department of Genome Sciences. This department is the ninth research department ...

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Kathleen Porter, PhD, Conducts Study to Help Rural Cancer Survivors Live Healthier - Medicine in Motion News

Kathleen Porter, PhD, Conducts Study to Help Rural Cancer Survivors Live Healthier

UVA School of Medicine is conducting a new study aimed at improving quality of life for post-treatment cancer survivors in rural Appalachia while also helping them live healthier. Developed in collaboration with stakeholders from Southwest Virginia a...

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From Lab to Real Life: Innovative Approaches to Precision Medicine