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Back to nature

A 3-year-old loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed Eddie was released into the ocean Sept. 2 after…
Threatened sea turtle “Eddie” released from UGA Aquarium; new hatchling arrives

A three-year-old loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed Eddie was released into the ocean on the morning…
Researchers find informal mentoring relationships help African-American youth experiencing hardship

In a time of transition for rural African-American young adults, natural mentors in the community…
Study reveals patterns in firefighter fatalities

While the number of fires is on the decline, firefighter deaths are not-and a new…
Georgia Sea Grant combines art and science to teach about changing ecosystems

Georgia Sea Grant brought together landscape painter Philip Juras and leading Georgia scientists to raise…
UGA researchers find youth-mentor relationships particularly helpful for those experiencing hardship

In a time of transition for rural African-American young adults, natural mentors in the community…
Children’s musician teaches elementary school students about the Georgia Coast

Third through fifth graders at Winterville Elementary School in Clarke County recently received a crash…
UGA researchers develop non-invasive early diagnostic test for gastric cancer

Early detection of cancer may eventually become as easy as taking a home pregnancy test,…
Uplifting discovery

Despite decades of doctors’ reluctance to recommend weight training to pregnant women, a new UGA…
Comprehensive UGA study reveals patterns in firefighter fatalities

While the number of fires is on the decline, firefighter deaths are not —and a…
Scientists identify protein that is key to improving effectiveness of common pancreatic cancer drug

New UGA research has identified a protein that can be modified to improve the effectiveness…
Research suggests statins may prevent diabetic-related blindness

New UGA research has found that a statin drug that is often known by the…
UGA study finds weight training safe for pregnant women

Despite decades of doctors’ reluctance to recommend weight training to pregnant women, a new University…
UGA researchers find possible new treatment strategies for pancreatic cancer

New University of Georgia research has identified a protein that can be modified to improve…
Society may be willing to pay a high price to prevent child abuse and neglect, study suggests

The amount the public will pay to prevent the death of a child may be…
Society may be willing to pay a high price to prevent child abuse and neglect, study suggests

The amount the public will pay to prevent the death of a child may be…
‘Expert survivors’

UGA research has provided new clues on surviving to be 100 years old, finding that…
Scientists develop rapid diagnostic test for common type of pneumonia

UGA researchers have developed a technique that can diagnose a common type of pneumonia within…
UGA researchers develop rapid diagnostic test for common type of pneumonia

University of Georgia researchers have developed a technique that can diagnose a common type of…
CCRC scientists identify key enzyme that regulates early growth of breast cancer cells

New UGA research, published in the early online edition of the journal Proceedings of the…
Reaching 100 years of age may be more about attitude and adaptation than health history

University of Georgia research has provided new clues on surviving to be 100 years old,…
UGA researchers identify key enzyme that regulates the early growth of breast cancer cells

New University of Georgia research, published this week in the early online edition of the…
Study: Moving animals not a panacea for habitat loss

New UGA research suggests moving threatened animals to protected habitats may not always be an…
UGA study finds moving animals not a panacea for habitat loss

New University of Georgia research suggests moving threatened animals to protected habitats may not always…