Tag: Research
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Feeling depressed? Mahjong might be the answer
Research shows that for older Chinese, the game might boost mental health.
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Javier Boyas
Javier Boyas is an associate professor of social work who conducts research that seeks to…
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Researchers solving the microbiome puzzle
A project by UGA researchers could lead to new computational tools.
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Existing drug could treat aggressive brain cancer
UGA researchers are targeting glioblastoma, an aggressive, usually fatal form of cancer.
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Teens who don’t date are less depressed
New UGA research shows they also have better social skills.
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UGA-led portal holds key to unlocking glycoscience
The GlyGen informatics portal is funded by a $10 million NIH grant.
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Harshavardhan Thippareddi
Harshavardhan Thippareddi, the John Bekkers Professor of Poultry Science, educates students and conducts research that…
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Partitioning vegetables can increase consumption
Research shows that food presentation can affect eating behaviors.
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Researchers get $1.4M to combat opioid crisis
It’s aimed at training students to become behavioral health professionals.
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Human trafficking in Georgia: The need for data
Associate professor David Okech discusses what researchers are doing.
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Kaitlin Luedecke
Kaitlin Luedecke, a Goldwater Scholar on track to become a chemistry professor, hopes to inspire a…
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Research shows that individual cells have ‘clocks’
Further research could address conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s.
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Lemons receives Presidential Early Career Award
It’s the highest U.S. honor for up and coming scientists and engineers.
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Study shows Facebook groups aid breastfeeding support
Social media as a source of health information has risen in prominence.
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Katy O’Brien
Katy O’Brien, an assistant professor in the College of Education, conducts research that helps people…
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Researchers develop modules for mentoring undergraduates
They help aspiring researchers learn best practices and professional skills.
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New Interdisciplinary Seed Grants will support UGA’s Great Commitments
The grants will facilitate research projects spanning 15 colleges, schools and units.
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Relationship between predators, prey is complicated
New study shows that prey do more than simply avoid predators.
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Can simulators prevent police car wrecks?
Terry risk management research reveals how local governments can save big.
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Lauren Coheley
Lauren Coheley, who will become a Double Dawg with a Ph.D. in foods and nutrition…
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Assaf Oshri
Assaf Oshri, an associate professor in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, was awarded a…
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Study reveals unexpected fire role in longleaf pine forests
It may release releasing excessive nitrogen accumulated from prior land use.
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Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson, an associate professor in the School of Social Work, challenges his students to…
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Underwater gliders, robots improve hurricane forecasts
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography working to better predict hurricane intensity.
