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UofL neurosurgeons now providing robotic laser therapy for brain tumors, lesions

October 17, 2016

Two University of Louisville neurosurgeons are now providing image-guided laser technology to help patients with brain tumors and lesions.

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.