The International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI) will strengthen public health infrastructure globally, focusing on low-resource countries. The grant enables IANPHI to establish a peer-assistance model for developing national public health institutes.
The Woodruff Foundation is contributing $261.5 million to support Emory University's modernization of outpatient care facilities and strategic priorities. The gift includes funds for a new Emory Clinic complex, renovation of administrative buildings, and investment in initiatives related to the university's vision.
Researchers at Emory University's Winship Cancer Institute have identified a novel biomarker called 'soluble attractin' that is elevated in patients with malignant astrocytomas. This protein plays a key role in the migration and recurrence of brain tumors, making it a promising target for future therapeutic intervention.
Researchers at Yerkes National Primate Research Center use MRI to capture images of the retina's elusive layers, revealing layer-specific changes in retinitis pigmentosa. This breakthrough technology has potential for early diagnosis and treatment of serious eye diseases.
Stroke patients who receive constraint-induced movement therapy show significant improvement in arm and hand function, regaining 52% more time to complete tasks and performing 24% more tasks with the partially paralyzed arm. The study, led by Emory University researchers, found greater improvements than usual care over a year.
Researchers at Emory University's Yerkes National Primate Research Center found that elephants can recognize themselves in a mirror, exhibiting complex behaviors like self-awareness and social complexity. This discovery suggests convergent evolution with humans and highlights the species' high level of intelligence and empathy.
A pioneering study has found that the tumor suppressor gene p53 plays a crucial role in regulating communication between tumor cells and their surrounding stroma. The study identified 111 secreted proteins, 39 of which were enhanced and 21 inhibited by wt-p53 expression.
Parkinson's disease impacts brain's centers of touch and vision, affecting more than just motor control. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) reveals widespread abnormalities in somatosensory and visual cortex.
Researchers found that treating newly diagnosed GCA patients with high-dose intravenous steroids reduced long-term need for prednisone and improved recovery. Patients who received the initial treatment had fewer relapses and were able to significantly reduce their daily dose of prednisone after a year.
A study at Emory University Health Sciences Center found that giving progesterone to trauma victims shortly after a brain injury may reduce the risk of death and disability. The researchers also found a 50% reduction in death rate and significant improvement in functional outcome among patients who received progesterone.
The economic cost of HIV/AIDS in the US is estimated to be $36.4 billion annually, with minorities facing higher indirect costs due to lost productivity. The study suggests that universal access to antiretroviral therapy could reduce costs and improve outcomes.
The study found that healthcare use slowed immediately after the attacks and later increased for certain conditions, including ulcers and skin infections. Distance from the World Trade Center also affected healthcare utilization, with declines observed among those closest to the site.
A study by Emory University researchers found that depressed patients exhibit an exaggerated inflammatory response to psychological stress compared to healthy individuals. The study suggests a potential link between depression and other diseases, including heart disease.
Researchers found that chimpanzees can pass on cultural behaviors through a chain of individuals, with techniques learned by one generation being successfully passed on to the next. This study provides evidence for generational learning in non-human primates and highlights similarities between human and chimpanzee cultural behavior.
Emory scientists have identified and mapped over 400,000 insertions and deletions (INDELs) in the human genome, providing an expanded view of human genetic differences. These variations differ from single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and are likely to impact human health and disease susceptibility.
A study by Emory University researchers found a connection between developmental exposure to the pesticide dieldrin and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study suggests that early life exposures may contribute to neurodegeneration later in life.
Scientists at Emory University Health Sciences Center have identified the protein HAP1 as crucial for neuronal function and trafficking. The discovery may lead to new treatments for Huntington's disease by understanding how mutant huntingtin affects cellular transport. Research has implications for other neurodegenerative disorders.
A recent screening conducted by student health centers revealed a 13% prevalence rate of chlamydia among college freshmen. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasize the importance of providing regular chlamydia education, screening, and testing services to all students, particularly high-risk groups.
A neurobiology study found that dread influences human decision-making by activating the brain's pain network and attention centers. The researchers discovered two types of individuals: mild and extreme dreaders, who differed in their brain activity patterns.
An Emory study found that estrogen affects the selectivity of gene expression in response to song and beeps. Hormone-treated female white-throated sparrows responded with mating moves to seductive male songs but ignored synthetic beeps, while untreated females showed no reaction.
Researchers found a connection between DJ-1 protein and neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease, suggesting that environmental toxins may trigger oxidative stress. The study suggests that understanding the role of DJ-1 may lead to the development of new treatments for Parkinson's disease and potentially other neurological disorders.
Scientists discovered that Hap1 protein is linked to circulating insulin and regulates GABA receptors in the hypothalamus, controlling feeding behavior in mice. The study provides insights into how abnormalities of hypothalamic function contribute to diabetes and obesity.
Researchers at Emory University have identified a unique binding method between ubiquitin and Isopeptidase T (IsoT), a key enzyme in degrading ubiquitin chains. This breakthrough could lead to the development of targeted therapies for diseases associated with aberrant protein degradation.
A study found that feedback on performance given to primary care physicians decreased clinical inertia and improved glucose levels in their patients. The intervention, which included physican-specific feedback and computerized reminders, led to sustained improvements in physician behavior and patient outcomes after three years.
Researchers found that GM-CSF treatment increased circulating endothelial progenitor cells, improving walking ability without pain. The therapy also showed promise for reducing vascular function risk and atherosclerosis.
A recent study indicates a significant increase in antibiotic-resistant community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, affecting urban populations in the Atlanta area. The study reveals that 72% of community-onset skin and soft tissue infections are now due to MRSA USA300 strain.
Researchers at Emory University Health Sciences Center successfully transplanted porcine islets into nonhuman primates, achieving insulin independence. The study suggests that xenotransplantation using CD28/CD154 costimulation blockade may be a safe method for reversing human type 1 diabetes.
A study by Emory University researchers found that organic diets significantly reduce children's exposure to two common pesticides, malathion and chlorpyrifos. The study, which involved 23 elementary students aged 3-11, showed a dramatic and immediate protective effect against the pesticides until conventional diets were reintroduced.
Researchers at Emory University Health Sciences Center have engineered a more efficient variant of the RuBisCO enzyme, which could lead to faster plant growth and more effective carbon dioxide conversion. The new enzyme produces up to 500% more enzyme than existing variants, paving the way for potential solutions to global warming.
A recent Emory University study used fMRI to investigate how Democrats and Republicans process information during the 2004 US Presidential election. The researchers found that emotional circuits in the brain lit up when partisans held biased opinions, rather than rational reasoning.
Researchers at Emory University Health Sciences Center found that administering neuregulin-1 reduces cell death by 90% and protects neurons from damage after surgically induced strokes. The compound's therapeutic window is longer than existing treatments, offering potential for new stroke therapies.
The ketogenic diet has been found to enhance brain energy production and increase neuron stability, leading to improved resistance to seizures. Researchers discovered that the diet's effects on gene expression and mitochondrial function contribute to its anticonvulsant properties.
Researchers at Emory University Health Sciences Center found that immune factors APRIL and BlyS have multiple effects in rheumatoid arthritis. In some types of disease, they promote inflammation, while in others, they suppress it.
Researchers at Emory University have discovered that the Tsg101 gene controls cell growth through a non-cell-autonomous mechanism, causing normal cells to overgrow and form tumor-like growths. The study also suggests that some human cancers might be composed of a mixture of normal cells and mutated cells with Tsg101 mutations.
Researchers found that brain aromatase levels influence aggression and sex hormone conversion in social fish. The study suggests that social cues initiate the sex change process in the brain, leading to behavioral and gonadal transformation.
Researchers at Yerkes develop a transgenic nonhuman primate model of Huntington's disease to study disease development and develop treatments and prevention options. The model will be used in high-resolution imaging scans and behavioral studies.
The Phase II clinical trial of belatacept found that it preserved kidney function and reduced the incidence of acute rejection in transplant patients. Belatacept selectively blocks T-cell activation while allowing the body to fight off infections.
Researchers found chimpanzees learn by observation and adopt traditions through ape-to-ape transmission. Chimpanzee groups conform to established norms, even when alternative methods exist, suggesting an ancient origin for cultural conformity in non-human primates.
Researchers at Emory University Health Sciences Center discovered the PCP pathway's role in shaping cochlea and hair cells. The study reveals that mutations in this pathway impact hearing and offers new insights into developing hearing restoration therapies.
A study found persistent racial and gender disparities in heart attack care, with black women having lower rates of reperfusion therapy and higher in-hospital mortality rates compared to white men. The differences were not explained by patient characteristics, raising concerns about under-treatment.
A new clinical tool helps war veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder by assessing their brain's fear control mechanisms. The system uses electrodes to measure fear responses based on blink size, providing an objective way to test for PTSD.
Researchers found that longer junk DNA variations affected gene expression patterns in the brain of male prairie voles, leading to increased social behavior and parental care. The study's findings have implications for understanding human social diversity and personality traits.
The US needs more effective treatments for active TB and latent TB infection, with a focus on improving diagnostic tools and directly observed therapy. Effective treatment of active TB requires at least six months of multi-drug therapy, while improved diagnostics and treatments are needed for latent TB infection.
A recent Emory University study found a strong correlation between health levels and healthcare use, as well as work productivity. Adults with high levels of physical and mental health reported fewer lost workdays and lower healthcare use compared to those with lower health levels.
The US vaccine system is fragile and needs significant improvements, the authors report. Despite record low levels of vaccine-preventable diseases and high immunization rates among children, supply chain issues, cost concerns, and safety threats threaten to derail progress.
Researchers have solved the co-crystal structure of the Dam enzyme in complex with DNA, revealing its role in regulating bacterial virulence. The study offers a potential target for designing rationally designed drugs to inhibit this enzyme's chemical reaction or DNA binding process.
A study found that inherited mitochondrial DNA variations are associated with an increased risk of developing prostate and renal cancer. Specifically, haplogroup U mtDNA was detected in higher frequencies among prostate and renal cancer patients compared to healthy individuals.
Research by Marino and colleagues reveals that dolphins and primates share similar cognitive abilities despite their distinct brain development patterns. The study, which spans 47 million years, uses magnetic resonance imaging and fossil records to compare the encephalization of cetaceans and humans.
A recent study by Emory University Health Sciences Center found that patients newly diagnosed with HIV are more likely to enter outpatient care with case management. The study showed that 78% of patients with case management visited an HIV clinician at least once within 6 months, compared to 60% in the standard-of-care group.
The study recommends routine voluntary testing to diagnose undiagnosed HIV cases, especially among high-risk groups. This approach aims to provide counseling on prevention and treatment options.