One of the major challenges facing gene therapy – a way to treat disease by replacing a patient’s defective genes with healthy ones – is… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
UPMC and Pitt Physician-Researchers Assume JAMA Editorial Roles
One of the world’s most prestigious academic medical journals announced today that it is strengthening its editorial team with expertise from UPMC and the University… Read more
Study Reveals Cortical Neurons that Suppress Muscle Activity are Important for Making Fast and Accurate Movements
It’s well-known that the primary motor cortex drives voluntary movements. This brain region holds the largest population of corticospinal neurons and is the site where… Read more
Missing Data May Lead to Underrepresentation in COVID-19 Health Disparities Reporting
As the United States continues to battle COVID-19, disturbing racial and ethnic disparities have been reported in relation to many aspects of the pandemic. Even… Read more
What Can COVID-19 Teach Us About Drug Shortages During a Global Emergency?
During a global pandemic, countries world-wide run the risk of drug shortages due to supply chain disruption. The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to… Read more