Scientists have uncovered a previously overlooked mechanism that may help melanoma cells become effectively “immortal.”…
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The University of Pittsburgh, commonly known as Pitt, is a public research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1787. It is widely respected for its contributions to biomedical research, engineering, and public health, and is home to the internationally recognized University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Pitt has played a central role in major scientific achievements, including the development of the first effective polio vaccine. Today, the university continues to drive research across a broad spectrum of disciplines, fostering innovation and collaboration in service of both local communities and global progress.
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Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting heart disease risk, particularly among people who are not…
Astronomers believe this barred spiral galaxy could be the oldest example of its kind ever…
Replication is a cornerstone of science, yet even in the natural sciences, attempts to reproduce…
A wireless implant helped patients with severe macular degeneration regain usable vision. The results point…
Telomere damage drives T cell exhaustion. Antioxidants restored their cancer-fighting strength in mice. Tumor environments…
Sucralose changes the gut microbiome, disrupts T cell activity, and reduces the effectiveness of immunotherapy.…
Millions of women go through menopause unaware that their heart health may be quietly declining,…
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have created a groundbreaking tissue engineering platform using 3D-printed…
Researchers have found that gut bacteria can interfere with the effectiveness of over 400 commonly…
University of Pittsburgh researchers discovered that a mix of growth factors can rescue cells from…
A deadly hospital superbug has evolved into a global force by weaponizing a genetic tool…
Scientists have uncovered a hidden driver of ovarian cancer—high-risk mesenchymal stem cells lurking in the…
MRI findings uncover an unexpected mismatch between Alzheimer’s pathology and cognitive function in a unique…
A new biomarker test can detect early-stage tau protein clumping up to a decade before…
A new electrical stimulation therapy for spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) has shown promise in reactivating…