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a model of the structure of clathrin
January 1, 2017January 12, 2017  by contributor

Colliding, bumping, smashing

They’re in every cell in every living organism, and now researchers have a better understanding about heat shock proteins and their role in human diseases.

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kids smiling
January 1, 2017January 13, 2017  by contributor

Miles of smiles

If one child’s smile can warm the heart, imagine what tens of thousands can do. Miles of Smiles–Laredo provides elementary school children dental screenings, fluoride varnish and dental sealants—all for free.

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face behind barbed wire
January 1, 2017January 12, 2017  by contributor

Breaking down the prison walls

Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder relive past traumas again and again, bound in a virtual prison of their memories.

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elderly hand holding a cane.
January 1, 2017January 22, 2018  by sansom

Walking time bomb

It’s an unsettling thought: You could be walking around for 20 years developing Parkinson’s disease and not even know it.

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petri dishes
January 1, 2017January 12, 2017  by contributor

New entry-point

The School of Health Professions is offering one of the country’s few entry-level master’s degree programs in medical laboratory science.

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Army flight medic
June 2, 2016January 22, 2018  by feistj

Healing in flight

The Army has turned to the Long School of Medicine and its expertise in emergency care to get wounded soldiers the fastest medical care possible.

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Deep inspiration breath hold technique
June 2, 2016June 3, 2016  by contributor

Do hold your breath

A woman’s risk of long-term cardiac side effects from radiation therapy could be reduced through a new form of surface imaging.

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DNA
June 2, 2016June 3, 2016  by contributor

Only part of the story

BRCA1 is known to suppress cancer by repairing breaks in DNA, but a new study shows it also serves another important function.

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young girls cancer patient
June 2, 2016June 3, 2016  by contributor

Hope for the sickest patients

University joins consortium to offer children the newest cancer therapies not yet available elsewhere.

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new imaging technology for planning implants
June 2, 2016June 3, 2016  by contributor

No cracking under pressure

New, stronger ceramic dental implant options are available that rival the strength of titanium.

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