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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).

Stem cells derived from fat tissue offer potential regenerative therapies for multiple diseases

February 23, 2016

Stem cells and other regenerative cells that have been isolated from a patient’s own fat tissue are being tested in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, neurological disorders, erectile dysfunction and

Nucleus launches 11th class for entrepreneurs

February 22, 2016

Landon Wade is originally from Ohio. He didn’t have many contacts in Louisville’s start-up community when he launched his Louisville-based company, Goodson Clothing Supply Co., in May of last year.