Blood tests are a convenient and relatively painless way to monitor for disease. But identifying the important molecules to watch for in the blood –… Read more
Category: research
Pitt Researchers Look to DNA to Better Understand Lupus
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC recently discovered that certain genes contribute to Lupus flare-ups and disease progression, a major step forward in… Read more
Gene Therapy Injection in One Eye Surprises Scientists by Improving Vision in Both
Nearly 40 patients with a genetic disease that rapidly blinds young adults were successfully treated with gene therapy, according to a paper published today in… Read more
Assessing Antibody Assays: UPMC Team Investigates Six Tests to Detect Previous COVID-19 Infection
There are two main types of tests for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19: those that tell if someone has the virus and those that… Read more
Pitt and Tsinghua University Scientists Collaborate to Improve Cancer Treatments
Through a novel combination of immunotherapy and small molecule drugs, an ongoing collaboration between scientists in Pittsburgh and China is developing the future of cancer… Read more