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Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology Curbed Using Aromatic Compound in Basil
Scientists at the University of South Florida Health (USF Health) have discovered a new mechanism that helps neurons sense signals from the gut microbiome. The finding explains how fenchol—a natural compound found in basil and other plants—reduces Alzheimer’s disease-associated neurotoxicity in cell culture and in animal models (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News).
Natural compound in basil may protect against Alzheimer’s disease pathology
A USF Health-led team discovers that the compound fenchol has the same beneficial effect as gut-derived metabolites in reducing neurotoxic amyloid-beta in the brain.
USF students create lifesaving medical innovation to help end worldwide ventilator shortage
Biomedical engineering graduates from the University of South Florida are receiving national accolades for a prototype device that may help solve the critical shortage of lifesaving ventilators seen around the world throughout the COVID-19 pandemic (USF Newsroom).
September 27, 2021Health, Innovation, Student Research
Pact Study Seeks Volunteers To Find Ways To Prevent Dementia
The University of South Florida (USF), thanks to funding from the National Institutes of Health, is conducting a study to determine whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease (Osprey Observer).
USF alumni win nationwide competition with innovative ventilator prototype
A group of USF alumni won $20,000 in a national competition for the creation of a low-cost ventilator prototype. Biomedical engineering alumni Abby Blocker, Carolyna Yamamoto Alves Pinto and Jacob Yarinsky created Eucovent, a device resembling a small box that splits the airflow from one ventilator to two patients (USF Oracle).
September 7, 2021Health, Innovation, Student Research
USF New Home For Tracking Florida Nursing Shortages
USF is now home to the Florida Center for Nursing, where research is conducted on the supply and demand of the nursing field (WUSF).
September 7, 2021Health
USF Health researcher studies gut microbiome to improve brain health, decrease age-related diseases
Dr. Hariom Yadav, an associate professor of neurosurgery and brain repair, was recruited to the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to direct the Center for Microbiome Research. When he joined USF Health, he brought more than $4 million in research awards from the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Defense.
September 3, 2021Health
USF study makes operating rooms come to life in virtual reality to potentially improve medical training
A local medical technology startup is working with USF Health to make operating rooms more accessible through virtual reality. A study is now underway to examine the effectiveness of this technology in medical training (Fox 13).
August 26, 2021Health, Innovation
USF Health set to start COVID-19 vaccine trial on children in fall
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected by Moderna as one of the approximately 80 sites in the U.S. to hold clinical trials testing the effects of the Moderna vaccine on children (USF Oracle).
USF researchers: Florida to reach COVID-19 peak surge next week, herd immunity Sept. 11
Computer modeling shows rapid move toward 90% of Floridians resistant to virus (ABC - 25 WPBF News).
USF Health a clinical trial testing site for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for younger children
The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine has been selected as a site for a clinical trial testing the Moderna mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to less than 11 years.
USF enrolling Bay Area children as part of Moderna vaccine study
The University of South Florida says Moderna is testing efficacy, side effects and dosage; 12,000 children will be enrolled nationwide. One-quarter of them will get a placebo of saline and have their results compared with those who got the real thing (Fox 13).
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