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UofL, Tennessee researchers find gut environment could reduce severity of malaria
February 26, 2016
Microorganisms in the gut could play a role in reducing the severity of malaria, according to a recent study co-authored by researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the University of Louisville.
Researchers find association between oral bacteria and esophageal cancer
February 26, 2016
University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers have found a bacterial species responsible for gum disease, Porphyromonas gingivalis, is present in 61 percent of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
raiseRED looks to raise $300,000 for pediatric cancer research this weekend
February 25, 2016
Nearly 1,000 dancers are registered for this year's fundraising event.