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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

Uniquely U of A Health Sciences

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Circadian rhythm disruption linked to lung inflammation

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Pesticide exposure linked to stillbirth risk in new study

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Pursuit of a Valley fever vaccine passes significant milestone

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New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID

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Study finds large gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain

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U of A College of Medicine – Tucson advances in US News Best Medical Schools rankings

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Asthma study tracking Tucsonans from birth into adulthood

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Research shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer

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Fish lab designed to spawn human health discoveries

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Clinical trial gives cancer patient the gift of time

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Advancing diabetes research and serving an at-risk community

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Phoenix City Council approves $20M for CAMI