Why "Thanks Pfizer" memes are going viral
Complex, rare reactions to vaccinations of any kind have been documented in scientific case reports and studies, one of the most common being functional neurological disorder (FND), according to Dr. Christopher Chauncey Spears.
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Cyclospora: What to Know About the Parasite Sweeping the Nation
Key tips for getting through an outbreak if you or your loved ones get sick.
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What’s the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency proposed temporary rescheduling of 7-OH products could remove synthetic opioids from the market, leaving natural leaf kratom available amid a shortage of addiction treatment providers.
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Mutations attracted to the X chromosome amplify disease risk
Researchers have discovered that the human X chromosome attracts an unusual kind of DNA mutation, potentially doubling the associated risk of certain genetic disorders, including haemophilia and muscular dystrophy.
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Angeles receives $4.6M grant to study the role of memory T cells in melanoma
Christina V. Angeles, MD receives a grant from the National Cancer Institute $4.6 million to understand
the role tissue-resident memory T cells play in the spread of melanoma and its response to
immunotherapy.
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Patrick O'Brien, PhD, featured in ASBMB Today
UM Biological Chemistry professor Patrick O'Brien is interviewed by ASBMB Today.
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Family Medicine researcher Brandie Bentley, PhD, MSW, receives national and internal funding to improve maternal health
Assistant Professor Brandie Bentley, Ph.D. of Family Medicine receives national and internal funding focused on improving perinatal care and outcomes for women with disabilities.
