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Recent Research

John Milligan

Using Blue LED Light to Make Organic Molecules

We interview Jefferson researcher on how he is synthesizing molecules that could help treat diseases like cancer, with the help of a little blue light.
Jan 29, 2020
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Sleep May be the Missing Link in Amyloid-Related Cognitive Decline

In patients with dementia, a sleep-dependent mechanism may link accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain to cognitive impairment.

Jan 27, 2020
Woman with menstrual cramping

Oral Hormone-Blocking Drug May Help with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

In women with uterine fibroids, the drug elagolix suppresses ovarian hormone production and prevents heavy menstrual bleeding.

Jan 23, 2020
Adam Snook and Scott Waldman look at colon cancer slide

Summoning the Troops to Attack Colon Cancer

Creating a promising cancer vaccine from scratch is a multigenerational effort
Jan 16, 2020
Biorepository test tubes

The SKCC Biorepository at Thomas Jefferson University Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists

New Jefferson cancer repository will house tissue samples from several cancer types for research purposes.

Jan 09, 2020
p53 prevents cancer formation and acts as a guardian of the genome. Mutations in the p53 gene contribute to about half of the cases of human cancer.

Finding Familiar Pathways in Kidney Cancer

The famous cancer gene p53, which was thought to be less relevant in kidney cancer, may play a larger role than previously appreciated, suggesting new potential for treatment.   

Dec 20, 2019
blue baby blanket

Finding Support Outside The Doctor’s Office – The Intersection of Instagram and Miscarriage

An interdisciplinary team of researchers explore how women use the social media platform to talk openly about the emotional distress of a miscarriage and how social media can inform patient care

Dec 09, 2019
foods to avoid with fatty liver disease

Should I be Worried about Fatty Liver Disease?

Fatty liver disease is serious but preventable. Learn if you’re at risk. 

Dec 09, 2019
3D illustration, concept of DNA.

New RNA Molecules May Play a Role in Aging

Using a new sequencing method, this class of previously invisible RNA molecules were found to be abundantly expressed.

Nov 14, 2019

Master Regulator in Mitochondria is Critical for Muscle Function & Repair

New study identifies how loss of mitochondrial protein MICU1 disrupts calcium balance and causes muscle atrophy and weakness

Nov 13, 2019

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