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Study demonstrates role of gut bacteria in neurodegenerative diseases

October 7, 2016

Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are all characterized by clumped, misfolded proteins and inflammation in the brain.

Beating cancer with leading-edge research right here in Louisville

October 5, 2016

Clinicians using a person’s breath to detect cancer. Computers helping identify the best cancer therapies. Researchers testing ways to activate a patient’s own immune cells to find and kill cancer cells.

Possibilities behind artificial intelligence being explored at UofL

October 4, 2016

University of Louisville computer engineering professor Roman Yampolskiy is studying artificial intelligence. He says most Americans don’t understand and aren’t prepared for the takeover of many jobs by robots in the very near future.