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UM Study Identifies Possible Causes of and Protectors of Preterm Birth

Spontaneous preterm birth cues..... Read full article: UM Study Identifies Possible Causes of and Protectors of Preterm Birth

Genome Scientists Develop Novel Approaches to Studying Widespread Form of Malaria

Researchers have suggested... Read full article: Genome Scientists Develop Novel Approaches to Studying Widespread Form of Malaria

University of MD Researchers, Vaccine Maker Sanaria Collaborate on Plasmodium GWAS

Effective vaccination against malaria.... Read full article: University of MD Researchers, Vaccine Maker Sanaria Collaborate on Plasmodium GWAS

Dr. Fraser Named President Elect for AAAS

AAAS names microbial genomics trailblazer.... Read full article: Dr. Fraser Named President Elect for AAAS

International Consortium Guidelines Characterizing Uncultivated Viruses

As more and more researchers... Read full article: International Consortium Guidelines Characterizing Uncultivated Viruses

Researchers Receive Grant to Study the Brain to Gut Connection in Schizophrenia

There is considerable evidence to suggest that schizophrenia is characterized by abnormalities of the immune system, including..... Read full article: Researchers Receive Grant to Study the Brain to Gut Connection in Schizophrenia

A New Era of Datasharing

The US BRAIN Initiative is producing vast amounts of data... Read full article: A New Era of Datasharing

The Next frontier of Medicine: What's the Microbiome

Interconnected presents a 9 part series about the microbiome, which includes interviews with preeminent scientists, with Dr. Claire Fraser participating... Read full article: The Next frontier of Medicine: What's the Microbiome

Heart Transplant Success or Failure May Depend on Gut Microbiota

Now, in a first-of-its-kind study, scientists from the University at Maryland School of Medicine have revealed that the success or failure rate of a heart transplant may be influenced by a key factor: the gut microbiome Read full article: Heart Transplant Success or Failure May Depend on Gut Microbiota

Scientists Search for Bacteria on Famed Baltimore Monument

Video interview with Dr. Lynn Schriml as part of the #monumentome project.... Read full article: Scientists Search for Bacteria on Famed Baltimore Monument