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New compound promotes healing of myelin in nervous system disorders
September 06, 2019
Better, longer-lasting flu vaccine to be developed at OHSU
August 29, 2019
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Lack of oxygen doesn’t kill infant brain cells, as previously thought
August 30, 2019
Oregon Health & Science University study challenges current understanding of hypoxia’s impact on the developing brain, presents the possibility for repair and restoration.
Better, longer-lasting flu vaccine to be developed at OHSU
August 29, 2019
Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute scientist awarded $1.7 million for Grand Challenge for Universal Influenza Vaccine Development.
Targeted therapy stops a rare, joint-destroying tumor
August 20, 2019
OHSU cancer researcher helped lead study finding first effective drug therapy for tenosynovial giant cell tumor, or TGCT.
New computational method could advance precision medicine
August 01, 2019
Technique could help diagnose, rectify a genetic defect with gene-editing tools such as CRISPR.
Discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, other brain diseases
July 29, 2019
Study reveals the crucial role of alpha-synuclein protein in DNA repair.
HIV vaccine nears clinical trial following new findings
July 17, 2019
Weakened form of vaccine still eliminates HIV-like virus in monkeys.
Puzzling brain disease could now be better diagnosed, treated
July 10, 2019
Scientists at the OHSU Vollum Institute develop animal model for disease chronicled in a novel and film.
Discovery could lead to new therapies for nervous system disorders
July 05, 2019
OHSU research reveals prolific ability of Schwann cells to generate myelin.
Study reveals a short bout of exercise enhances brain function
July 02, 2019
OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that’s activated by brief periods of exercise.
LGBTQ awareness lacking among American neurologists, new survey finds
June 14, 2019
Results highlight need for better education to improve health care for sexual and gender minorities.
Study shows tetanus shots needed every 30 years, not every 10
March 22, 2016
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University are challenging the convention that tetanus and diphtheria vaccine boosters need to be administered every 10 years. Their paper in Clinical Infectious Diseases recommends that the current adult ...
Study shows promise in repairing damaged myelin
April 18, 2019
OHSU researchers collaborate on potential ‘game-changer’ for people with multiple sclerosis.
OHSU leads new rare disease consortium
October 03, 2019
NIH names OHSU among 20 teams focused on improving research and treatment of rare diseases.
Rare sleep disorder common among veterans with PTSD
October 10, 2019
Findings may provide insight about development of neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
New compound promotes healing of myelin in nervous system disorders
September 06, 2019
OHSU-led research could lead to clinical trials in people with multiple sclerosis or other neurodegenerative conditions.
Study confirms that inflammation during pregnancy is linked to baby’s brain
April 09, 2018
A machine-learning algorithm can predict long-term brain impact, and may identify early treatment opportunities for children.
Study suggests serotonin may worsen tinnitus
August 22, 2017
Study indicates that a common class of antidepressants may worsen tinnitus.
Protein associated with many diseases fully visualized for first time
October 03, 2019
Researchers have discovered how a protein associated with numerous health problems works, which could one day inspire new drugs for treatment.
Study reveals a short bout of exercise enhances brain function
July 02, 2019
OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that’s activated by brief periods of exercise.
Better, longer-lasting flu vaccine to be developed at OHSU
August 29, 2019
Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute scientist awarded $1.7 million for Grand Challenge for Universal Influenza Vaccine Development.