Researchers have found a new pathway for the buildup of “zombie cells,” which promote aging.…
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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.
Research Reveals That Partisan Views Have Biological Roots According to the largest study of its…
Scientists discovered CD8+TRLs, immune cells that offer fast protection after stroke, paving the way for…
Research shows poor sleep in African Americans is tied to cognitive decline, raising concerns about…
While pain can be horrible, it serves a useful purpose. Without the ability to feel…
Excessive Gestational Weight Gain Raises the Risk of Maternal Cardiovascular Disease In the United States,…
University of Pittsburgh Engineers Create Insect-Inspired Robots That Can Monitor Hard-to-Reach Spots. These ancient creatures…
Pooling data from dozens of experiments let researchers show whose brains benefit the most from…
https://youtu.be/iHTGqRpjSBA University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed a new procedure to treat a painful foot…
Older Adults With High Fatigability Scores Are at Greater Risk of Early Death How fatigued…
UPMC scientists discovered that extracellular vesicles deliver genetic instructions for the longevity protein Klotho to…
360 million metric tonnes of new plastic was produced in 2018. Here’s where it all…
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has changed the way people live around…
As winter looms and hospitals across the U.S. continue to be deluged with severe cases…
Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections are the main driver of new coronavirus variants. The…
Near-Atomic Look at Three Ways To Thwart SARS-CoV-2 Variants SARS-CoV-2 nanobodies—microscopic molecules developed at the…
Poor sanitation-linked gut disorder disrupts oral vaccine immunity, but targeting gut bacteria may restore vaccine…
Phages help bacteria evolve into superbugs by serving as unexpected genetic allies early in infection.…