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Hijacked mitochondria could induce COVID-19, study says

In a new paper, Keshav Singh, Ph.D., outlines the case for the “powerhouse of the cell” as a hideout and unwitting ally for SARS-CoV-2.

Faculty editors share ways their journals are responding to COVID-19

Scientific journals tackle the tough questions with rigor. Learn the questions consuming these thought leaders in sociology, pathology, civil engineering and surgery.

Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

A microbiome “fingerprint” method allows tracking of mothers’ microbial strains inherited by infants.

Innovative technology applied to rare disease research focus of annual Rare Disease Day Symposium

This year’s symposium will focus on the application of informatics in rare disease research.

Pathogenic Alzheimer’s disease cascade is activated by faulty norepinephrine signaling

Study points to a potential immediate treatment for this devastating disease.

Persistence of gut microbial strains in twins, living apart after cohabitating for decades

A genomics tool can determine whether twins maintained identical gut strains, even after living apart for years.

Symphony for a single cell: sequencing and time travel at UAB

Single-cell sequencing enables researchers to study disease as never before — even skipping through time to follow crucial populations. UAB experts explain what all the fuss is about and how to get started in single-cell research — a field that is[…]

Department of Surgery establishes new Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery

UAB is continuing its world-class patient care with the establishment of a new Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery.

Fallon Brewer selected as chair of the Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling

Fallon Brewer, M.S., CGC, has been selected to chair the Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling, which was recently established by the Alabama Legislature.

Korf named associate dean for Genomic Medicine

Bruce R. Korf, M.D., Ph.D., was recently named associate dean for Genomic Medicine in the School of Medicine. Korf currently serves as UAB Medicine’s chief genomics officer and holds the Wayne and Sara Crews Finley Endowed Chair in Medical Genetics.[…]

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Hijacked mitochondria could induce COVID-19, study says

Faculty editors share ways their journals are responding to COVID-19

Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

Innovative technology applied to rare disease research focus of annual Rare Disease Day Symposium

Pathogenic Alzheimer’s disease cascade is activated by faulty norepinephrine signaling

Persistence of gut microbial strains in twins, living apart after cohabitating for decades

Symphony for a single cell: sequencing and time travel at UAB

Department of Surgery establishes new Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery

Fallon Brewer selected as chair of the Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling

Korf named associate dean for Genomic Medicine

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