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Mutations Cause Rare Genetic Disease in Children

Mutations in a protein called GEMIN5 cause developmental delay and loss of coordination in young children.

Pitt Public Health geneticist to lead $10.7M study into the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.

"Sobering" results found in the largest study of brain scans in adolescents at risk for psychosis.

Pitt researchers describe new mechanism for pulmonary hypertension--study untangles the molecular process important for maintaining a healthy lining of the vessels supplying blood to the lungs.

News Releases

Friday, May 7, 2021
Mutations Cause Rare Genetic Disease in Children

Thursday, May 6, 2021
UPMC Magee-Womens Services and Expertise Available in Central Pa.

Thursday, May 6, 2021
UPMC Magee Babies Honor Health Care Heroes for Nurses Week

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
UPMC, HVHS Partner to Improve Access to COVID-19 Treatment

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Pitt Awarded $10.7M for Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic Research

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