Tag: Research
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UGA research takes aim at curbing unnecessary antibiotic use
To curb unnecessary antibiotic prescribing, physician and University of Georgia researcher Mark Ebell developed a…
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Researcher will use grant to enhance coastal communities
A UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences researcher has received one of four grants…
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Sunflower genome sequence to provide roadmap for tools to improve crop resilience, oil production
University of Georgia researchers are part of an international team that has published the first…
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UGA study identifies two strategies to help employee ‘misfits’ stay engaged
Research from the University of Georgia suggests there are ways to help misfit employees stay…
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Researcher developing coatings that help prevent infection, clotting
A University of Georgia scientist is developing a new weapon in the fight against clotting…
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UGA participates in calculation of global plastics production
Humans have created 8.3 billion metric tons of plastics since large-scale production of the synthetic…
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Sugar coating: ‘Diet’ products can make you fat, study shows
High-fat foods are often the primary target when fighting obesity, but sugar-laden “diet” foods could…
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Science education professor receives NSF research grant
Mary Atwater, a professor in the mathematics and science education department in the College of…
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People are more effective than cartoons when advertising drugs, study says
Advertising tactics, like using celebrities or coupons to promote a product, can influence consumers’ purchasing…
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UGA scientists, engineers help turn ocean plastic into new products
Two years ago, socially conscious entrepreneurs Rob Ianelli and Ryan Schoenike founded their company, Norton…
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Aging in place could save money, benefit health outcomes in public housing for elderly
Training service coordinators in low-income public housing to better assist aging residents could not only…
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Study: Mouth rinse may improve athletic performance
Endurance athletes looking to improve their times might consider swishing with a mouth rinse that…
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Reducing frustration with health care is key for those with chronic medical conditions
Navigating the U.S. health care system can be frustrating for anyone, but for adults with…
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UGA scientists study how plants decipher complex, molecular messages for recognizing good bacteria
Bacteria can be a plant’s friend or foe and recognizing the difference is essential for…
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New study tests potential treatment to combat Gulf War illness
Funded by a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, UGA’s Nick Filipov and…
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Stem cell treatment may restore vision to patients with damaged corneas
Researchers working as part of UGA’s Regenerative Bioscience Center have developed a new way to…
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UGA scientists use robots and drones to accelerate plant genetic research, improve crop yield
It may be a while before robots and drones are as common as tractors and…
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Old into new: Geneticists track evolution of parenting
UGA researchers have confirmed that becoming a parent brings about more than just the obvious…
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Barriers limit households’ access to financial services
While black households see value in using financial planning services, most don’t pursue it due…
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Study: Intimate partner violence among youth linked to suicide, weapons and drug use
Adolescents who are violent toward their romantic partners are also more likely to think about…
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Study: Toxic elements from fly ash found in raccoons
Coal-burning power plants produce more than half of the electricity in the U.S., and they…
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Study: Concussion may affect driving even after symptoms disappear
The effects a concussion has on driving a vehicle may continue to linger even after…
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Student Affairs grants facilitate new faculty research partnerships
Three UGA research projects have been named as the inaugural recipients of the Student Affairs…
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Researchers receive Moore Foundation grant to study global ocean microbiome
A $1.3 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation will allow UGA researchers…
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