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Fountains can aerosolize water containing bacteria that cause Legionnaire's disease

Can we be friends? Bacteria causing Legionnaire’s disease is just trying to find a...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Microbiologists at the University of Louisville have found that Legionella pneumophila uses a “tool” that allows it to thrive in an...
High expression of adipose fatty acid binding protein (FABP4) in mammary glands, shown in red, promotes obesity-associated breast cancer development.

UofL researchers describe possible mechanism for link between obesity and breast cancer

It is widely accepted that higher levels of body fat increase the risk of developing breast cancer, as well as other cancers. Based on...
High expression of adipose fatty acid binding protein (FABP4) in mammary glands, shown in red, promotes obesity-associated breast cancer development.

UofL researchers publish theory that specific protein from adipose tissue promotes breast cancer development...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It is widely accepted that higher levels of body fat increase the risk of developing breast cancer, as well as other...
The 3-D structure of the main protease for SARS-CoV-2.

UofL researchers seek new drugs to fight coronavirus using computers in schools across Kentucky...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The novel coronavirus may have K-12 students in Kentucky’s school districts learning at home, but researchers at the University of Louisville...
Joe D'Ambrosio, PhD

UofL professor provides insight on importance of strengthening mental health in time of physical...

Physical isolation and social distancing have become the new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and strengthening psychological coping is as important as staying physically...

UofL faculty member provides insight on importance of strengthening mental health in time of...

Physical isolation and social distancing have become the new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and strengthening psychological coping is as important as staying physically...
Infectious disease researchers at UofL are working with all 10 Louisville hospitals and two in southern Indiana to process tests and study the illness in order to gather information needed to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

UofL increases capacity for processing coronavirus test results

As coronavirus cases continue to spread throughout the commonwealth, the University of Louisville has ramped up its efforts to combat the deadly pandemic. UofL researchers...
Drone shot of UofL's campus with red overlay

UofL increases capacity for processing coronavirus test results

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- As coronavirus cases continue to spread throughout the commonwealth, the University of Louisville has ramped up its efforts to combat the...

UofL names Ganzel vice president, announces UofL Health Board

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville and UofL Health have announced significant leadership appointments. Toni Ganzel, M.D., dean of the UofL School of Medicine, has...

UofL names Ganzel vice president, announces UofL Health Board

The University of Louisville and UofL Health on March 30 announced significant leadership appointments. Toni Ganzel, MD, dean of the UofL School of Medicine, has...