Brain response to low oxygen and relation to acute mountain sickness

We have found that brains are more swollen when someone with AMS (headache, nausea, dizziness at high altitude). We have been the first ones to identify where that swelling occurs in the brain. These findings might shed light on the causes of other types of headache.

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Genetics of Acute Mountain Sickness

Studies are underway to apply genetic tools to predict who is susceptible to AMS. We think that a unique pattern of gene expression might exist which would discriminate between who gets sick and who does well at altitude.

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Genetics of low birth-weight babies at high altitude

Low birth weight is a common problem in high altitude communities in Colorado and other high locaitons around the world. We are conducting studies to detemine the underlying genetics that may help identify mothers at risk for delivery of alow birth-weight babie

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Genetics of human athletic performance

We are looking for gene expressions patterns that might distinguish Olympic caliber athletes from couch potatoes.

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