Tag: Research
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$4.5M endows Isakson Chair for Parkinson’s Research
Senator completes campaign to create faculty leadership position named in his honor.
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Flu vaccination this season likely to be highest ever
UGA research also uncovers disparities in ethnic acceptance of vaccine.
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Meal prep can mean healthier meal plans in face of stress
Study explores how daily hassles can affect food consumption behaviors.
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Researcher digs deep to add to Georgia’s Black history
Tony Lowe was drawn to Isaiah Lofton’s story, enriching the civil rights record.
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‘Power fluctuations’ lead to better people skills at work
Bosses who experience shifts in authority have more empathy for their employees.
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How to talk to skeptical relatives about the vaccine
Acceptance of COVID-19 shot is always a hurdle; these talking points could help.
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Researcher to study impact of online dating abuse
CDC grant will support study on how cyber dating abuse impacts marginalized teens.
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Poor air quality can dampen childhood spirit
Study finds pollution can increase stress, reduce self-esteem in children.
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Paid maternity leave has long-term health benefits
Study shows positive effects after more generous leave became law in Norway.
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Imaging technique provides link to innovative products
The process moves researchers step closer to using the materials in applications.
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Unusual flu season linked to more transmissible strain
UGA research on the 2019-2020 season has implications for vaccination strategies.
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State-funded pre-K may enhance math achievement
New research shows the program has an impact on classroom success.
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Research finds link between CO2, big volcano eruptions
The findings could help in developing better early-warning systems.
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Devos part of team to unlock switchgrass genome
It’s a critical step that has possible application in the production of biofuels.
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Hospital worker flu shots could mean fewer deaths
State vaccination mandates can reduce the spread of flu in vulnerable patients.
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New study investigates devastating disease in deer
UGA scientists are using a new tactic to understand chronic wasting disease.
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Kids with special needs still face care gaps
Research shows need for better support for vulnerable families.
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Family life can make you a better boss
Positive interactions with your family one day can make you a better leader the next.
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How do people solve global problems?
Developing a vaccine is an example of the way to tackle big issues.
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Wives bore the brunt of child care during the shutdown
More than a third of couples relied on women to provide the most care.
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Professors call for coalition of civilian nuclear partners
They say the partnership can offset China and Russia’s growing global influence.
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UGA researchers are building safer medical devices
Scientists develop triple-threat coating to prevent hospital-related infections.
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Limited rural health care means greater health risks
An overall increase in primary care clinicians has not closed the gap.
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UGA engineers develop soft robotic gripper
Inspired by twining plants, it has a variety of possible applications.
