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The smartphones and laptops we discard contain billions of dollars worth of critical metals—cobalt, nickel, and lithium that power our digital lives.
Jun 27, 2025
A pioneering infection detection system developed by University of Pittsburgh researchers has proven it can save lives, prevent disease spread, and reduce healthcare costs by identifying dangerous hospital outbreaks before they escalate.
Apr 28, 2025
Electrical Stimulation Shows Promise for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Imagine a world where the relentless march of neurodegenerative disease could be slowed, not just with drugs, but with electricity.
Feb 5, 2025
A study published today in Cell Reports reveals an unexpected relationship between herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that some hallmark features of the disease may initially serve as a defense mechanism against viral infection.
Jan 2, 2025
Summary: University of Pittsburgh researchers have unveiled a new approach to immunotherapy by blocking cancer cells' metabolic byproducts from sapping the energy of immune cells.
Nov 8, 2024
Higher levels of HDL-C—known as the “good cholesterol”—have been shown to correlate with heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Oct 11, 2024
Summary: Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered that the protein STING, known for its role in antiviral signaling, also helps cells clear stress and survive.
Sep 20, 2024
Summary: Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a smartphone app that measures pulse pressure without traditional cuffs, potentially revolutionizing hypertension detection in underserved populations.
Sep 12, 2024
A star that’s been visible just three times in nearly 160 years is expected to detonate soon, becoming bright enough to see with the naked eye.
Jul 3, 2024
Metabolic disorders, like diabetes and osteoporosis, are burgeoning throughout the world, especially in developing countries.
Jun 24, 2024
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have made a significant breakthrough in the search for a cure for HIV.
Mar 19, 2024
Recent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember our real-world experiences.
Mar 12, 2024
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers discovered a molecular mechanism by which excessive dietary protein could increase atherosclerosis risk.
Feb 19, 2024
Anyone who has ever been to a loud concert knows the feeling of ringing ears. Some people experience temporary or even permanent hearing loss or drastic changes in their perception of sound after the loud noises stop.
Feb 12, 2024
