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UofL scientist helps decode six ape genomes

February 4, 2026

When University of Louisville researcher Corey Watson was mulling over the vast decision of where to begin his career after college or even what to research, a book titled “The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins sparked hi

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Unique statistical approach lends promise to therapies for rare childhood brain cancer

January 14, 2026

Promising treatments for a rare, aggressive form of childhood brain cancer may move closer to clinical adoption thanks to a new analysis method that strengthens evidence from small clinical trials.

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Executive director hired for new UofL Academic Simulation Center

January 12, 2026

The University of Louisville has hired Jarrod Young as executive director of academic simulation for the New Health Sciences Center Building coming to downtown Louisville.