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Scientists on a quest to prevent asthma by boosting immune system

A family history of respiratory illnesses led environmental researcher Paloma Beamer, PhD, to enroll her newborn son in a clinical trial to prevent asthma.

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Mingyu Liang works to transform physiology at U of A

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Public Health launches first AI summer program

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New bachelor’s degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry

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Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala

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Slower arm movements linked to greater fall risk for older adults

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Medical student awarded Hillel Foundation scholarship

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New U of A 3-year medical degree program receives ABOR approval

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New bachelor’s degree positions students for success in growing medical device industry

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Study shows loss of Y in blood cells hinders immune response to cancer

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Study says original COVID-19 vaccination did not stop immune system from fighting variants

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$2.4M grant will fund imaging for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

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Researchers identify drug candidate for difficult-to-treat heart disease

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Study identifies new mechanism for reducing female post-operative pain

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$5M Skoll Foundation gift will help protect communities from future pandemics

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Health care workers, firefighters have increased PFAS levels, study finds