Tag: Health Sciences
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New model combines ecological, immunological data to explain puzzling Lyme disease patterns
In the U.S., most human cases of tick-borne Lyme disease occur in the Northeast—with a…
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UGA researchers find Facebook is a good place to teach food safety
New research from the University of Georgia published in the August issue of the Journal…
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UGA chemistry discovery could have major medical implications
The study of an oxygen-sensing bacterial regulatory protein by chemistry researchers at the University of…
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Lawrence H. Sweet named inaugural holder of UGA’s Sperduto Professorship
A clinical neuropsychologist whose research explores the relationship between physical changes in the brain and…
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UGA researchers develop new method to detect, analyze DNA and RNA
University of Georgia researchers have employed specially designed nanomaterials to develop a new, label-free DNA…
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West Nile numbers up this year; UGA gives tips on mosquito protection
Entomologists and public health officials are worried that a near record number of Georgians will…
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Biofuel from biomass one step closer to reality thanks to discovery to manipulate ‘hot’ microbes
The single most important barrier to the use of lignocellulosic biomass such as switchgrass, populus,…
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Six UGA pharmacy students first to study on Albany campus
Six University of Georgia pharmacy students started their third-year courses on Aug. 13 in Albany,…
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New UGA pharmacy class welcomed with white coat ceremony
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy welcomed 144 new students into the class of…
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UGA public health researcher receives $2.5 million grant to combat childhood obesity
Marsha Davis, an associate professor in the University of Georgia College of Public Health’s department…
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Look at smoking preferences reveals ‘left-digit’ price effects
Georgia sold 544 million packs of cigarettes in 2010, earning $201 million in state tax…
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UGA researcher honored for life sciences research
University of Georgia Distinguished Research Professor Daniel Colley has been awarded the 2012 Christopher Columbus…
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UGA researchers develop rapid diagnostic test for pathogens, contaminants
Athens, Ga. – Using nanoscale materials, researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a…
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Georgia Commissioner of Public Health to address obesity in Georgia
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health and State Health Officer,…
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Health Sciences Campus Update – July 2012
Classes at the Health Sciences Campus will begin in August, and the community is cordially…
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UGA study finds that physical education mandates not enough in most states
Children need quality physical education to combat obesity and lead healthy lives. Georgia elementary schools…
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Media advisory: SeeFit Tour to make stops in Athens, Marietta to benefit UGA research
A coast-to-coast fundraising tour that aims to raise $50,000 for vision-related research at the University…
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Facebook makes us feel good about ourselves
People love social networks. That’s the obvious conclusion from Facebook’s 900 million active users and…
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UGA study reveals flu-fighting role for well-known immune component
University of Georgia scientists have discovered a new flu-fighting role for a well-known component of…
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UGA researchers seek predictors of exercise effectiveness for weight loss
Most individuals trying to lose weight will increase physical activity as part of their strategy.…
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UGA research aims to prevent farm-related injuries in youth
The biggest threat to the health and safety of most children and adolescents is a…
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UGA study may lead to more effective rabies control strategies
A new study of rabies in vampire bats in Peru has found that culling bats—a…
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UGA researcher developing new vaccine to fight resurging mumps virus
Mumps may seem like a disease of a bygone era to many people in the…
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UGA College of Pharmacy expands degree programs
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy will offer a new degree program this fall…
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