Despite what enthusiasts might say, we can’t rush into using new brain stimulation technologies to cure diseases and treat pain until we fully understand how… Read more
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NOW – Episode 38
In the 38th episode of NOW, see how one hospital is reinventing trick-or-treating during the pandemic, how a donation to the Harrisburg Police Bureau will… Read more
Scratching a scientific itch: Pitt scientists untangle the mysterious intricacies of itchiness
Remember that tingling sensation after your leg brushes up against a poison ivy plant? University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine neurobiologists are one step closer… Read more
Pitt Researchers Harness Llama Antibodies to Fight COVID-19
At a virtual press briefing today, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine announced their discovery of tiny but extremely powerful SARS-CoV-2 antibody fragments from llamas, which could be fashioned… Read more
Coping with Election Anxiety
Americans all over the country are feeling stress and anxiety related to the 2020 Presidential election, and social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic can… Read more