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Do Toxicants Cause Obesity? Fishing for Answers in the Microbiome
November 18, 2025 / Pathobiology

The worldwide prevalence of obesity more than doubled between 1990 and 2022, according to the World Health Organization. This chronic complex disease has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and…
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Research Spotlight: Ying Fang

September 11, 2025 / Pathobiology

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? My research has been focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of viral…
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Research Spotlight: Gee Lau

June 09, 2025 / Pathobiology

Using about 60 words, how would you explain your main area of research focus to someone sitting next to you on an airplane? Each year, bacterial pneumonias kill 2 million individuals globally. My lab examines…
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How Does Your Gut Microbiome Affect Your Health?

April 08, 2025 / Pathobiology

Inside the digestive tract lives a host of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome. Chris Gaulke, professor of pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, studies the gut microbiome and its role in human health….
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