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Finding alternatives for fighting viral infection in natural immune response

Author: Anna Salentine

Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus found in more than 70% of the population in the United States. The virus remains dormant in healthy people. But for those with a weakened immune system, CMV can cause severe illness and death. CMV is the primary focus of Pilar Pérez Romero, associate...
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Engineers and cancer researchers develop tunable biomaterials to treat lymphedema

Author: Karla Cruise

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in many health issues, such as heart disease, neurodegenerative conditions, inflammation, metabolic disorders, cancer, and lymphedema. Despite its importance, scientists still lack many details about how the lymphatic system grows and functions, and this prohibits…
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Fighting for those with rare diseases

Author: Office of Brand Content

Rare disease research can be as uncommon as the diseases themselves, but Notre Dame is committed to understanding, treating, and advocating for those affected by rare diseases. Read…
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Notre Dame marks another year of unprecedented research success

Author: Brett Beasley

During the 2024 fiscal year, researchers at the University of Notre Dame submitted 1,310 proposals for external research funding for a total amount of $1.016 billion — the first time the University has surpassed the billion-dollar mark for proposals. In addition, the University received 829 separate awards — the largest...
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‘Silent’ mutations found to have repercussions beyond their own gene

Author: Brandi Wampler

Researchers from the University of Notre Dame are adding new evidence to the emerging concept that "silent" or synonymous mutations may have crucial consequences. Their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed how a synonymous mutation in one gene can significantly affect a neighboring gene,...