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Genetic Signature for Aggressive Tumors: New Study
14 July 2026
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center have discovered an unexpected chromosomal interaction that could explain how some aggressive tumors are able to grow without limits. The discovery of this potential signature could one day serve as a diagnostic test for early identification of these cancers and enable access to targeted therapeutic strategies.
Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Breakthrough in Post-Stroke Arm Recovery
16 June 2026
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, led by Marco Capogrosso, have opened an entirely new path: the use of epidural cervical spinal cord stimulation to restore arm function after stroke. This is the world’s first application of this technology for this specific clinical purpose.


