Dr. Satdarshan (Paul) Singh Monga has a personal connection to liver cancer, a disease that he spent his whole career studying. His father’s liver disease… Read more
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Pitt Researchers Discover Distinct Alzheimer’s Pathways in Down Syndrome
Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating neurological condition that affects millions of people globally. It robs individuals of years of independent living, strains relationships and challenges… Read more
New Research Aims to Help Patients with Disorders of Consciousness Communicate
Ricardo Iriart smiles when he talks about his wife, Ángeles. They met in college, and he was immediately drawn to her striking beauty. “It took… Read more
New Molecular Tool Sheds Light on How Cancer Cells Repair Telomeres
Each time a cell divides, a small section of each chromosome’s protective cap — the telomere — is worn away. Most cells use an enzyme… Read more
Pitt Study Evaluates Effectiveness of the Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool
A new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers suggests that many components of the new Sport Concussion Office Assessment Tool 6 (SCOAT6), recommended by the… Read more