Category: Research
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Heat poses additional risks post-hurricane
UGA researchers urge adoption of fifth hurricane hazard: heat.
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Negative experiences like divorce or bullying may increase obesity risk in children
Self-coping skills and family support could help combat impact of negative experiences for children.
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UGA’s Jessica Maddox named editor-in-chief of new Creator and Influencer Studies journal
New journal is the first academic publication devoted to research on influencers, creator culture and…
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Scientists ID genetic basis for muscle formation
UGA researchers developed a new CRISPR screening platform specific to human muscle cells.
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Funny teachers can make classes more enjoyable — if their jokes land
Instructors cracking a joke here and there could make students feel better about the class…
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How you feel about your partner’s spending habits may affect your relationship
Spouses who see their partners as “savers” tend to be more satisfied with both their…
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Rethinking the cosmos
Cassandra Hall’s predictions regarding planet formation have been verified by evidence gathered from 500 light…
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Market freedom may impact homicide rates
New UGA study suggests greater market freedom may reduce homicides.
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Pan-fungal vaccine proves effective against Candida auris in mice
Fungal infections are a top public health threat. A UGA vaccine may both prevent and…
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All ears: New study pinpoints what determines ear length in dogs
An analysis of more than 3,000 canines, coyotes and wolves discovers the genetic basis behind…
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A glow up in deer communication
New UGA research shows deer scrapes and rubs glow under ultraviolet light.
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Are you eating enough protein?
Prioritize protein along with other nutrients for a balanced diet.
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‘A warmer world might be a sicker world for monarchs’
Parasite infections are climbing among monarch butterflies. Rising temperatures aren’t helping.
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Finding the tur-key to poultry reproduction
When female turkeys mate in hunted areas, the likelihood their offspring are female increases.
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More than a quarter of college students use CBD products at least once a month
Over 29% of college students use CBD monthly to handle anxiety, stress and sleeping problems.
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Why do wombats have square poop?
Wombat poop is shaped like a cube. Why? Likely to communicate with other wombats.
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Opioid use linked to higher risk of C. difficile infection
Opioids may put patients at higher risk of developing potentially deadly infections.
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Fall Research Summit participants look to face challenges, build on opportunities
The summit examined how to propel UGA’s research enterprise to the next level.
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Using video games to get kids interested in learning
A UGA-developed video game proves more effective at educating children than traditional classroom activities.
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Youth experiencing economic hardship at higher risk of suicide, suicidal thoughts
Improving sleep quality may guard against mental health problems in children.
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Clean, old-fashioned collaboration
Engineering the future of health care at UGA and Georgia Tech.
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Mindfulness could help strengthen relationships
Staying in the moment can help couples tackle challenges together and improve their relationship.
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NSF grant renewed to protect Georgia coastlines
Funded by an NSF grant, the program is considered the largest Georgia coast research project.
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In a good mood? Maybe it’s time for your next masterpiece
Positive emotions may lead to more creative actions.
