Category Health | Research News Center

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December 21, 2024

Special Delivery Nanoparticle Sidesteps the ‘Middlemen’

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Researchers develop nanoparticle that can program stem cells while inside the body, avoiding the need for chemotherapy and bone marrow extraction in stem cell treatments.

Lipids can be powerful tools to help deliver drugs and treatments through their interactions with proteins. (Adobe Stock)

December 18, 2024

New Database Revolutionizes Protein-Lipid Research

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From helping develop immunotherapies to teaching students, a new open-access database called BioDolphin is providing fresh insights on lipid-protein interactions — a critical component of biochemical research.

Two Cuban brown anoles, Anolis sagrei (Credit: Day's Edge Productions)

December 13, 2024

When Two Lizards Meet for the First Time, Scientists Witness Evolution in Action

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The Georgia Tech-led study captures two lizard species adapting in response to competition. The study provides some of the clearest evidence to date of evolution in action.

BME researcher Saraubh Sinha (in foreground) and his grad students, Bhavay Aggarwal and Anurendra Kumar

December 10, 2024

Keeping Tabs on RNA Inside of Cells

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Georgia Tech researchers develop spatial transcriptomics toolkit that provides new insights into the molecular processes of life.

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December 10, 2024

Making a Difference in Global Health

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From tracking viruses like COVID-19 and influenza to training health professionals worldwide, Kristine Lacek, Georgia Tech’s first B.S./M.S. bioinformatics master’s graduate, is making a global impact in public health.

December 10, 2024

Protein Handshake Holds Key to Immune Response

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Biomedical engineering researchers explore the role of mechanical force in the immune responses of a rare genetic disorder.

December 3, 2024

Multipurpose Model Enhances Forecasting Across Epidemics, Energy, and Economics

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The Large Pre-Trained Time-Series Model (LPTM) framework completes forecasting tasks across a broad range of domains, outperforms current models, and requires 40% less data and 50% less training time than current baselines.

Glycine, one of the critical amino acids that the system coverts carbon dioxide into. (Image Credit: NASA)

November 21, 2024

A New Carbon-Negative Method to Produce Essential Amino Acids

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In a landmark study led by Georgia Tech, researchers demonstrate a first-of-its kind way to synthesize amino acids that uses more carbon than it emits.

Francesca Storici in her lab studying RNA and DNA

November 21, 2024

RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair

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RNA’s Surprising Role in DNA Repair New insights could lead to improved treatments for cancer and other diseases.

November 21, 2024

LLS Funds Immunoengineers and Cancer Specialists to Tackle Health Disparities

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A multi-institutional research initiative aims to address lymphoma survival disparities in African American and EBV-infected patients.

November 21, 2024

Mapping Protein Interactions to Fight Lung Cancer: Coskun Pioneering New Field of Research

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Spatial Interactomics: Mapping Protein Interactions to Fight Lung Cancer Coskun pioneering new research area and building a company around iseqPLA technology

November 19, 2024

College of Sciences Students Earn Walk-on Stamps President’s Scholarships

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Sonali Kaluri, Seth Kinoshita, and Medina McCowin have been selected as walk-on recipients of the prestigious Stamps President's Scholarship, recognizing their exceptional academic accomplishments, leadership, and dedication to service.

November 13, 2024

Facundo Fernández Receives 2024 Anachem Award

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The award recognizes an outstanding analytical chemist that has advanced the field through exemplary research, teaching, or other endeavors.

November 12, 2024

Pinar Keskinocak Named Chair of H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering

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Distinguished ISyE professor will lead the nation’s No. 1 industrial engineering program.

November 12, 2024

Lab-Grown Human Immune System Model Uncovers Weakened Response in Cancer Patients

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The miniature models could exponentially accelerate vaccine development, cancer treatment research, and improved health outcomes across a spectrum of diseases.

November 7, 2024

How Physical Force Affects Cancer Treatment

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Cheng Zhu and collaborators probe the underlying mechanisms of PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor therapy and discover the critical role of physical force.

October 28, 2024

Douglas-Green Lab Advancing Nanoparticle Research for Drug Delivery

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BME assistant professor using Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network seed grant to support her lab's work

October 28, 2024

Graduate Students Chosen for ARCS Scholar Awards

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Highlighting their potential to make significant contributions to science and technology, four College of Sciences Ph.D. candidates have earned the prestigious Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation Scholar Award.

October 24, 2024

Ahmet Coskun Named CMBE Young Innovator for 2024

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Biomedical engineer will present groundbreaking mapping tool aimed at drug resistant cancers at BMES Annual Meeting

October 23, 2024

Bridge to Employment Program Shows Students How STEM Can Shape Their Future

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BTE is a partnership with Johnson & Johnson to offer high schoolers from underserved communities hands-on experience and mentorship in STEM fields, providing a pathway to college and beyond.