Researchers Use Genomics to Discover Potential New Treatment for Parasite Disease

Using innovative RNA sequencing techniques....

Vaginal Fluid Transplants Hold Promise But Raise Safety Concerns

Dr. Jacques Ravel interviewed in Scientific American article about restoring a healthy microbiome.....

Vaginal Bacteria Guard Against Chlamydia Infection

Researchers have discovered a mechanism for.....

LUCA Biologics Launches to Tackle Women's Health

Dr. Ravel, Associate Director, Genomics at IGS, has launched LUCA Biologics, focusing on "live biotherapeutics" for women's health...

New Research on COPD Aims to Selectively 'Disarm' Certain Pathogens

Scientists are using genomic tools in new research on COPD to selectively target human pathogens.....

Research Transforming Vaginal and Reproductive Health

The research could influence a range of health outcomes that could see revolutionary improvements....

IGS Awarded $17.5 Million Grant for Infectious Disease Research

The Institute for Genome Sciences.....

UM Study Identifies Possible Causes of and Protectors of Preterm Birth

Spontaneous preterm birth cues.....

Genome Scientists Develop Novel Approaches to Studying Widespread Form of Malaria

Researchers have suggested...

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

Effective vaccination against malaria....