Humans have known since ancient times that what we eat can affect our health. Foods high in cholesterol can lead to clogged arteries, for example, and salty foods can raise our blood pressure. But recent research shows that the microbiome — the diverse community of microorganisms that inhabit not just the gut, but the mouth,… Continue Reading The Microbiome and Molecular Medicine: Exploring the Influence of Microbial Communities on Health 

Encompassing broadly applicable topics and skills, the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s online Molecular Medicine Graduate Certificate can be a pathway to many rewarding careers. For some, it’s the first step toward a role in the medical or dental professions.    Successfully completing health-profession school is a prerequisite to qualifying for many jobs in these fields,… Continue Reading How UMMC’s Online Molecular Medicine Graduate Certificate Helps Health-Profession School Students 

Like most scientific fields, molecular medicine didn’t start out with its present-day name. Molecular medicine is the next step in the progression of molecular biology, and the pioneers of that field can therefore also be seen as the true pioneers of molecular medicine. Let’s meet some of them and review their contributions to molecular medicine… Continue Reading 6 Pioneers of Molecular Medicine

The University of Mississippi Medical Center offers degree programs for those looking to pursue careers in dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and other crucial fields. However, we also recognize the need for aspiring and established professionals to build new skills and credentials without committing the time and financial resources a degree program can require. That’s where… Continue Reading What Is a Graduate Certificate and Why Is It Good for Your Resume? 

The 1940s were a consequential decade for many widely remembered reasons. World War II. The Holocaust. The advent of nuclear weapons. Though these tragic global events claimed many lives, a medical study published in the waning days of that decade pointed to a new era of disease research and hope for lifesaving treatments that only… Continue Reading A Brief History of Molecular Medicine