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 Viola Vaccarino, MD, PhD |
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Immune System Could Be Culprit in Insomnia Immune signaling molecules called cytokines could be part of the problem with cases of insomnia. In a study, people exposed to interferon alpha, a cytokine used to treat hepatitis C, woke repeatedly and were fatigued during the day. The discovery could lead to new treatments that block cytokines to improve sleep. Read more... |
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Responsible Use of Antibiotics is Key to Resistance Prevention Indiscriminate use of antibiotics has led to a global crisis in antibiotic resistance, and clinicians must understand the urgency of appropriate use. The supply of new antibiotics has dwindled, and new drug discovery is not being supported. Antibiotic resistance is costly in both money and lives, and some organisms no longer have any treatment options. Read more... |
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 | eBIRT is One-Stop Virtual Shop for Research Resources A new electronic Biomedical Interactive Resource Tool (eBIRT) is a web-based application featuring research resources, such as lab services, equipment, software, consulting services, training opportunities, etc. Research providers also can use eBIRT as a platform to advertise services and products. Learn more... |
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 Mary Galinski, PhD |
Mosquito-Borne Killer Malaria Requires a Multi-Pronged Research Attack An international malaria research team based at the Emory Vaccine Center addresses all the complexities of this mosquito-borne disease and the variations of malaria parasites. Approaches include basic laboratory research, vaccine and drug discovery, and preclinical trials at Yerkes Primate Center. Social, cultural, and economic issues also are key to fighting malaria. Read more... |
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