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
Tag: University of Pittsburgh
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
Ophthalmologists Honored by Pittsburgh’s Eye & Ear Foundation
The Eye & Ear Foundation of Pittsburgh, a local non-profit that supports innovative research in the departments of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology at the University of… Read more
Pitt Scientists Find Clues, Possible Treatment for Vision Loss Caused by Herpes Virus Infection
The pastel colors of the evening sky, the bright plumage of a rare bird, a delicate flower growing through the concrete – we experience the… Read more