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Medicine

New research shows that an increase in daily low temperature corresponds to a decrease in COVID-19 cases

Data show air temperature may influence COVID-19 case rates Researchers analyzed temperature and infection...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused tremendous upheaval throughout the world, leading to extensive efforts to reduce transmission of...
Kidney transplant patient Robert Waddell, center, with his wife and children after being off immunosuppresants for ten years. Left to right: Christian, Bailey, Rob, Karen (wife), Robby and Casey. Photo courtesy Rob Waddell.

UofL-born cell therapy for organ transplants enters Phase 3 trial First patient successfully treated...

A cell therapy born at the University of Louisville that could improve the lives of kidney transplant recipients has entered its Phase 3 clinical...
Kidney transplant patient Robert Waddell, center, with his wife and children after being off immunosuppresants for ten years. Left to right: Christian, Bailey, Rob, Karen (wife), Robby and Casey. Photo courtesy Rob Waddell.

UofL-born cell therapy for organ transplants enters Phase 3 trial First patient successfully treated...

EDITOR’s NOTE: Robert Waddell, the first patient successfully weaned off immunosuppressants in Talaris’ Phase 2 trial and who has now been off immunosuppressants for...

Second round of Co-Immunity Project Phase I shows COVID-19 infection among health care workers...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville health care workers experienced an increase in SARS-CoV-2 infection from May to July, according to the Co-Immunity Project, the University...
Vintage tricked-out rides like this Ford coupe with a rumble seat will again be featured at Cruzin’ for Cancer on Saturday, Aug. 29

Sixth annual Cruzin’ for Cancer car show to benefit cancer patients and research at...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Organizer Richard Luce, Jr. decided the show must go on. The sixth annual Cruzin’ for Cancer event will take place Saturday,...
SnapShot created by Bing Li, Ph.D., to illustrate the functions of fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs)

UofL immunologist summarizes functions of protein family associated with obesity SnapShot of FABP functions...

Fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) serve as a type of chaperone, coordinating the transport of fatty acids and other molecules between cells. Bing Li,...
SnapShot created by Bing Li, Ph.D., to illustrate the functions of fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs)

UofL immunologist summarizes functions of protein family associated with obesity for scientific community SnapShot...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) serve as a type of chaperone, coordinating the transport of fatty acids and other molecules between...
UofL Trager Institute’s Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic

Launch of acupuncture services addresses wellbeing of older adults, health care providers and caregivers...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The UofL Trager Institute now offers comprehensive acupuncture services at its Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic. These new acupuncture services...
UofL Trager Institute’s Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic

UofL Trager Institute launch acupuncture services to address wellbeing of older adults, caregivers

The UofL Trager Institute now offers comprehensive acupuncture services at its Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic. These new acupuncture services are offered in...
patient undergoes physical therapy in a hospital rehab room

Fighting the good fight As a worldwide pandemic swept in, our campuses faced it...

What do you do when the world shifts in an instant? When something as simple as going to school or work becomes risky? When a...