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
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Before non-invasive brain stimulation becomes widespread, rigorous experiments are needed, researchers say
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
What do a mouse, an ocean snail and a sea anemone have in common?
When Bokai Zhu, Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine at Pitt, started collaborating with a mathematician to solve complex biological problems, he could never imagine that… Read more
Pitt and West Virginia University Coordinate Trial for a Glaucoma Laser Treatment
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. The condition causes damage to the optic nerve resulting in slow, painless vision loss… Read more
Pitt and UPMC Experts Share Promising Breakthrough in COVID-19 Drug Development
Before COVID-19 was a widespread concern in the U.S., infectious disease scientists at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC rapidly mobilized to look for a… Read more