Georgia Tech researchers align the electrodynamic exciter and Laser Doppler Vibrometer setup for vibration experiments. (Photo credit: Allison Carter, Georgia Tech)

The Science of Sound, Vibration to Better Diagnose, Treat Brain Diseases

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By understanding transmission of acoustic waves through microstructure in an individual’s skull, non-invasive ultrasound imaging of the brain and delivery of therapy could be possible in a greater number of people.

This groundbreaking research is driven by the need for a better thrombolytic agent – a safer, more efficient treatment for breaking down blood clots in the immediate wake of a catastrophic event.

Georgia Tech researchers discover promising new treatment for dangerous thrombosis

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Georgia Tech bioengineers have discovered a promising new way to treat dangerous blood clots without the potentially harmful side effects of other clot-busting drugs.

Dr. Jon Duke is the director of the Center for Health Analytics and Informatics at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and a principal research scientist at the School of Interactive Computing in the College of Computing. Photo by Christopher Moore.

Meet Dr. Jon Duke, Principal Research Scientist

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Dr. Duke's work in health analytics involves making sure that people have the information they need to make decisions about their health.

Some of the mask fabric samples tested by Georgia Tech researchers. (Credit: Taekyu Joo, Georgia Tech) 

Covid-19 Mask Study Finds Layering, Material Choice Matter

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Georgia Tech researchers discuss findings of Covid-19 mask study, analyzing the filtration performance of commercially available materials.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky congratulates Dr. Anthony Fauci, recipient of the 2021 Ivan Allen Prize.

Anthony Fauci Receives Ivan Allen Prize

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Devoted Public Servant Honored For His Commitment to Guiding Public Health

Both humans and alligators have four-chamber hearts, but alligator hearts are uniquely resilient to temperature extremes. (Photo credit: Z. Owerkowicz)  

Study Finds Alligator Hearts Keep Beating No Matter What

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Both humans and alligators share a common four-chamber heart structure, but unlike mammals, alligators have built-in antiarrhythmic protection.

May Dongmei Wang is a professor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. (Credit: Christopher Moore, Georgia Tech)

FDA Enlists Georgia Tech to Establish Best Practices for RNA-sequencing

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Georgia Tech researchers have helped select the right RNA-seq data analysis tools.

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, two human factors are battling it out: awareness of the virus’s severe consequences and fatigue from nine months of pandemic precautions. The results of that battle can be seen in the oddly shaped case, hospitalization, and fatality-count graphs, a new study suggests.

The Tension Between Awareness and Fatigue Shapes Covid-19 Spread

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Two human factors - awareness of the virus and fatigue - are battling to control the path of Covid-19.

Researchers have developed a potential new treatment for the eye disease glaucoma that could replace daily eye drops and surgery with a twice-a-year injection to control the buildup of pressure in the eye. (Credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech)

Hydrogel Could Open New Path for Glaucoma Treatment Without Drugs or Surgery

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Researchers have developed a potential new treatment for the eye disease glaucoma that could replace daily eye drops and surgery.

When one or more coronavirus vaccines receives FDA emergency use authorization, it will launch a major public health and logistics initiative. (Getty Images - not for republication)

Coronavirus Vaccine Approval Will Launch Unprecedented Public Health Initiative

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When one or more coronavirus vaccines receives FDA emergency use authorization, it will launch a major public health and logistics initiative.