Research

July 2014

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Jul. 22, 2014

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Temple University researchers successfully eliminate the HIV virus from cultured human cells for the first time

The HIV-1 virus has proved to be tenacious, inserting its genome permanently into its victims' DNA, […]

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Jul. 17, 2014

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Study to investigate whether ibuprofen can reverse the effects of emphysema

By Preston Moretz

With an estimated 3.1 million Americans diagnosed with emphysema, Temple University Hospital (TUH) […]

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Jul. 10, 2014

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Researchers to study racial disparities in head and neck cancers

By Preston Moretz

Head and neck cancers account for only three percent of all cancers in the United States, but […]

June 2014

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Jun. 25, 2014

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Geologist helps find and protect endangered sea turtle nest

By Preston Moretz

While at a state park off of the Gulf Coast of Florida to study the development of the shoreline, […]

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Jun. 18, 2014

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NIH grant to explore new possibilities in heart failure treatment

By Preston Moretz

Nearly 6 million Americans suffer from heart failure, but a lack of innovative treatments gives […]

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Jun. 11, 2014

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Temple launches national network to evaluate fatherhood programs

By Preston Moretz

Twenty-one percent of U.S. children live in single-mother households, but nonresident fathers can […]

May 2014

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May 28, 2014

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Hipster prototype evolved from cultural disconnection, research shows

The topic of Victoria Marchiony’s senior research project is sure to spark a dialogue among members […]

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May 28, 2014

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Diet beverages might play a positive role in weight loss, study finds

By Preston Moretz

Diet or zero-calorie beverages might play a positive role in weight loss when consumed as a part of […]

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May 21, 2014

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New electrolytes could make lithium batteries safer and cheaper

By Preston Moretz

Lithium ion batteries, central to powering most modern technology such as laptop computers, cell […]

April 2014

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Apr. 30, 2014

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Biology faculty and students explore deep-sea coral in the Gulf

Imagine spending eight hours in a space that is six feet in diameter—with two other people. Oh, and […]

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Apr. 22, 2014

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Students from various disciplines present their research

Typically, research presentations are thought to be reserved to select majors and schools, such as […]

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Apr. 15, 2014

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Temple establishes public cord blood donation program

By Preston Moretz

Temple University Hospital has established Philadelphia’s first public cord blood donation program. […]