Tag: Research
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Study: Marital problems remain stable, even as dissatisfaction grows
A new study authored by a UGA psychologist shows that the severity and number of…
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CAES study: Low weight gain in pregnant women reduces male fetal survival
The amount of weight a woman gains during pregnancy can be vitally important-especially if she’s…
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Public servants individually motivated to help environment
New UGA research shows that while on the job, public servants contribute not just to…
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Treating for worms helps animals, then spread infectious diseases
Parasitic worms, which infect millions of people and animals around the world, have been shown…
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Vitamin D deficiency, depression linked in study
Vitamin D deficiency is not just harmful to physical health, but it also might impact…
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Researchers find potential target for colon cancer treatment
UGA researchers have discovered that a specific sugar molecule plays a major role in the…
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College of Public Health study finds mean boys, not mean girls, rule at school
Debunking the myth of the “mean girl,” new UGA research has found that boys use…
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Research shows viral ads spread due to two types of social sharing
In August 2013, Americans watched viral video ads 22.8 billion times. According to a new…
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Professor to study declining Chinook salmon in Alaska
A UGA professor will use a nearly $500,000 grant to study Chinook salmon in Alaska,…
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Franklin College study examines psychology of workaholism
Even in a culture that lionizes hard work, workaholism tends to produce negative impacts for…
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Researcher recommends public health officials tailor messaging about mother-infant bed sharing
Bed sharing, a practice where mother and infant sleep on the same surface, remains popular…
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Study uses DNA sequences to examine key events in plant evolution
Scientists from North America, Europe and China have published a paper in the Proceedings of…
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Researchers discover way to direct Chagas disease vaccine
UGA researchers have discovered a new way to direct a vaccine to the parasite that…
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Discovery opens doors to boosting biofuels, medicine
The survival of most plants, including those that people rely on for food, depends on…
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Researchers experiment with new uses for peanut skins
The U.S. grows about 3 million metric tons of peanuts per year and uses 60…
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Research team to measure impact of Chernobyl on wildlife
The 1986 failure of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant spewed massive amounts of radioactive material…
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College of Education study links declining fitness, sleep complaints among middle-aged adults
A new UGA study finds a link between a person’s fitness level-specifically cardiorespiratory fitness-and sleeping…
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Study: Biological clock disruptions increase breast cancer risk
The disruption of a person’s circadian rhythm-their 24-hour biological clock-has been linked to an increased…
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Genetic analysis reveals surprises about monarch butterflies
With their distinctive orange wings, remarkable long-distance migration and widespread presence, monarch butterflies are some…
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Researchers develop method for early dementia diagnosis
UGA researchers have developed a unique method of diagnosing the earliest stages of dementia by…
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Study details what happens when employees feel excluded
When employees feel left out, they act out. That’s the message that new research from…
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Researchers examine effect of relationships on health
Having a supportive, committed partner in a relationship is beneficial for health regardless of whether…
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Breast-feeding study shows need for effective peer counseling
The support of peer groups and clinicians is critical to the development of effective breast-feeding…
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Study: Species going extinct faster than in prehuman times
UGA ecologists John Gittleman and Patrick Stephens are contributors to a major new study that…
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