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Monash researchers identify new mechanism used by Henipaviruses in infection

Henipaviruses are among the deadliest viruses known to man and have no effective treatments. The viruses include Hendra, lethal to humans and horses, and the Nipah virus, a serious threat in East and Southeast Asia.

3 Aug 2018

ASU professor reveals more about craniofacial conditions before release of ‘Wonder’

The new film "Wonder" tells the story of a young boy who overcomes the challenges of living with the facial structural abnormality known as Treacher Collins Syndrome.

17 Nov 2017

Revolutionary surgery improves airway and jaw position in children with Treacher Collins syndrome

A revolutionary surgery developed by Dr. Richard Hopper, surgical director of Seattle Children's Craniofacial Center, called subcranial rotation distraction, is changing the lives of children who are tracheostomy dependent.

27 Jul 2016

Researchers develop effective technique for studying high-arched palate using mouse model

Researchers from the laboratory of Paul Trainor, Ph.D., at the Stowers Institute of Medical Research have developed an effective and reliable technique for studying high-arched palate using a mouse model. The methodology could expand research into the genetic aspects of this craniofacial abnormality.

27 Feb 2016

KiDS of NYU Langone raises nearly $1 million at 2013 Springfling gala

NYU Langone Medical Center announced today that KiDS of NYU Langone raised nearly $1 million at its annual gala—the 2013 Springfling—held Wednesday evening at The Plaza.

15 Apr 2013

Surgeons perform groundbreaking procedure using patient's own stem cells for repairing bone deficiencies

In a first-of-its kind procedure, physicians have used stem cells taken from the fat tissue of a 14-year-old boy and combined them with growth protein and donor tissue to grow viable cheek bones in the teen.

13 Oct 2009