Author: Sam Fahmy
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Nobel laureate to deliver UGA Cancer Center lecture
A Nobel Laureate whose insights have broadened scientists’ understanding of how cell division goes awry…
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UGA research explores little-known chapter in college desegregation
Many of the battles to desegregate Southern colleges and universities were fought in public, but…
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Two UGA researchers honored in White House ceremony
Two University of Georgia scientists have been awarded the highest honor bestowed by the United…
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Study first to how that RNA interference can facilitate vaccine development
Pharmaceutical companies and universities are racing to develop drugs that use the gene silencing mechanism…
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UGA program to deter youth alcohol use also reduces conduct problems, study finds
A University of Georgia program designed to reduce alcohol use, drug use and risky sexual…
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Study helps clarify role of soil microbes in global warming
Current models of global climate change predict warmer temperatures will increase the rate that bacteria…
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Face time
A new UGA study suggests that online social networking sites such as Facebook might be…
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$8.3 million NIH grant will help study glycans’ role in stem, cancer cells
The National Institutes of Health has awarded UGA a five-year, $8.3 million grant to further…
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UGA study reveals ecosystem-level consequences of frog extinctions
A University of Georgia study that is the first to comprehensively examine an ecosystem before…
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UGA receives $8.3 million NIH grant to study stem cells, cancer
The National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of Georgia a five-year, $8.3 million…
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Study: Even occasional smoking can impair arteries
Even occasional cigarette smoking can impair the functioning of your arteries, according to a new…
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Study: Facebook profiles can be used to detect narcissism
A new University of Georgia study suggests that online social networking sites such as Facebook…
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Georgia Cancer Coalition names three UGA distinguished Scholars
Three University of Georgia scientists-John Vena, Jason Zastre and Claire Robb-have been named by the…
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Study reveals gap in HIV testing knowledge among college students
Most college students understand how they can prevent the transmission of HIV but are less…
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Salary disparities linked to shortage of physicians
The nation’s shortage of primary care physicians has been linked to a host of poor…
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Study finds that walking helps elderly lessen disability risk
Older adults can decrease their risk of disability and increase their likelihood of maintaining independence…
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Study in JAMA study links primary care shortage with salary disparities
The nation’s shortage of primary care physicians has been linked to a host of poor…
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Study reveals gap in HIV testing knowledge
Most college students understand how they can prevent the transmission of HIV but are less…
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Study: Spices may protect against high blood sugar
Herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants, and a new University of Georgia study suggests…
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Study: Regular walking nearly halves elderly disability risk
Older adults can decrease their risk of disability and increase their likelihood of maintaining independence…
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UGA findings support controversial SAT writing test
The first independent, academic study of the redesigned SAT college entrance exam finds that the…
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Chicken fat? Really?
UGA is among 13 winners of the Grand Challenge of the second annual BioEnergy Awareness…
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UGA research may lead to safer, more effective gene therapy
The potential of gene therapy has long been hampered by the risks associated with using…
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New study: UGA has at least $2.1 billion impact on economy
UGA pumped at least $2.1 billion into the Athens-area economy in fiscal year 2007, according…
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