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  • We’ve all heard of malaria, a parasite-induced blood infection that causes flu-like symptoms and possibly death. However, did you know that a malaria…
  • I’m the brain, you’re glue - whatever happens to me… can be healed by you? For individuals with traumatic brain injuries, the outcome is often dire. In…
  • Chills and a fever are the hallmark signs of the mosquito-borne disease Malaria. While treatable, this tiny parasite continues to infect 220 million…
  • Often, two heads are better than one. This is certainly the case when developing advanced cell therapies for heart disease, childhood leukemia, and…
  • Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty - it’s Time to call 911. FAST - this is the acronym taught to help people identify someone experiencing a…
  • Let’s play a little jeopardy. Answer: this man killer is ubiquitous and found in freshwater. Question: what is a brain-eating amoeba? Yep, that’s correct.…
  • We’ve all seen those relatable prescription drug ads that then rattle off a long, usually grim, list of potential side effects at the end. Host April…
  • In this episode host April Sorrow speaks with Dr. Luke Mortensen about some of his work with the Regenerative Bioscience Center, including Microscopy a…
  • UGA: home of the Dawgs, the Arch... and the world’s one and only captive blackfly colony. These biting insects are an international pest, responsible for…
  • As summer gets into full swing, everyone is spending more time outdoors, and with our outdoor adventures comes the ever-present threat of tick bites. In…