February 16, 2020
Robert Stahelin studies some of the world's deadliest viruses. Filoviruses, including Ebola virus and Marburg virus, cause viral hemorrhagic fever with high fatality rates. Stahelin, professor at Purdue University, examines how these viruses take advantage of human host cells. His latest research, which he will present on Wednesday, February 19 at the 64th Annual Meeting of the Biophysical Society in San Diego, California, show how Ebola interacts with a human lipid and that FDA approved drugs that alter lipids block Ebola infection in cells.
February 14, 2020
The global gene therapy market is expected to reach $13 billion by 2024 as new treatment options target cancers and other diseases. Dr. Marxa Figueiredo, associate professor of basic medical sciences in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, has helped lead a team of scientists from Purdue and other research institutions around the world who came together to better understand the growing number of worldwide patented innovations available for gene therapy treatment.
February 14, 2020
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, which kill 3,000 people a year, by detecting them more efficiently. They have developed a lanthanide-based assay coupled with a laser that can be used to detect toxins and pathogenic E. coli in food samples, water and a variety of industrial materials.
February 14, 2020
Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates among cancers. Patients can expect as low as a 9% chance to live for at least five years after being diagnosed. Going back in time to observe how cells with key gene mutations interact and become invasive would help researchers better understand how the cancer starts and identify it sooner.
Pancreatic cancer 'time machine' exposes plot twist in cell growth and invasion
February 14, 2020
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths in people. It has one of the lowest survival rates and the life-expectancy post-diagnosis is one of the lowest among all forms of cancers. Therefore, tracing its development back in time can help in understanding how cancerous cells with specific mutations interact and invade, and enable better identification and treatment. However, how can one go back in time to study this? What will they find?
Scientists make startling discovery by using 'time machine' to study pancreatic cancer
February 14, 2020
Purdue Veterinary Medicine welcomed over 200 attendees to the 2020 Horseman’s Forum at Lynn Hall this past weekend. The annual event is aimed at educating horse owners and equine professionals about today’s horse health issues.
Horseman’s Forum Provides Valuable Education Opportunity for Equine Enthusiasts
February 13, 2020
Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates among cancers. Patients can expect as low as a 9% chance to live for at least five years after being diagnosed.
Pancreatic cancer 'time machine’ exposes plot twist in cell growth and invasion
February 13, 2020
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, which kill 3,000 people a year, by detecting them more efficiently. They have developed a lanthanide-based assay coupled with a laser that can be used to detect toxins and pathogenic E. coli in food samples, water and a variety of industrial materials.
February 11, 2020
One in three adults aged 60 and over suffering from a hip fracture dies within one year. Now, a Purdue University-affiliated startup is moving closer to the start of clinical trials for a novel injectable drug that is targeted to heal broken bones faster and strengthen weak bones.
Injectable drug for faster healing of bone fractures prepares for clinical trials
February 11, 2020
Scientific models show a reasonably high probability that the Wuhan coronavirus will accelerate in its spread outside of China. That's concerning, to say the least. But even as the news gets darker, the tone of news coverage is swinging the wrong way, offering too much false reassurance.
