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IU researchers discover a common bacterial infection can be sexually transmitted

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have made a major discovery about a common vaginal infection, finding the bacteria that causes it can also have a major presence in men and can be sexually transmitted.

IU School of Medicine  |  Mar 22, 2023

Researchers discover therapeutic target to aid in glaucoma treatment

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have identified a new therapeutic target that could lead to more effective treatment of glaucoma.

IU School of Medicine  |  Mar 10, 2023

IU School of Medicine researchers develop blood test for anxiety

The new test is the latest in a series of blood tests for mental health disorders.

IU diabetes researchers discover new use for high blood pressure medication called verapamil

A clinical study conducted by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers revealed that oral verapamil, a readily available and commonly used drug to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions, can also improve the pancreas’ insulin secretion in children with newly-diagnosed type 1 diabetes (T1D).

IU School of Medicine  |  Mar 01, 2023

IU researchers discover vasculogenic fibroblast, a missing piece in understanding how blood vessels are made

Researchers from the Indiana Center for Regenerative Medicine and Engineering (ICRME) have identified a new type of cell in the human and mouse body called the vasculogenic fibroblast that provides critical insight into how new blood vessels can be made when needed for treatment.

IU School of Medicine  |  Mar 01, 2023

New $2.9 million grant helps researchers address food insecurity for Hoosiers

With a $2.9 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine are working to improve food insecurity in Indiana and ultimately improve the health of people in Indiana.

IU School of Medicine  |  Feb 23, 2023

Researchers discover potential way to prevent life-threatening allergic reactions for those with peanut allergies

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have found a way to block anaphylaxis caused by peanut allergies.

IU School of Medicine  |  Feb 08, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease researchers study gene associated with the brain’s immune cells

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are studying how the reduction of a gene variant found in the brain’s immune cells could diminish the risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

IU School of Medicine  |  Jan 05, 2023

IU researchers discover “Humpty-Dumpty” water-based mechanism of human sex reversal at edge of developmental ambiguity

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a molecular “clamping” mechanism within a male-specific protein-DNA complex whose mutation causes sex reversal.

IU School of Medicine  |  Dec 22, 2022

IU School of Medicine researchers publish findings which could help prevent side effects for breast cancer patients

Researchers at IU School of Medicine are learning more about ways to prevent serious side effects from chemotherapy used to treat breast cancer patients.

IU School of Medicine  |  Dec 20, 2022