Category: Research
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The Advanced Placement gender gap is narrowing but not across all subjects
Boys take more STEM exams. Girls take more humanities.
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Are GLP-1s practical and safe for obese adolescents?
GLP-1 medications have become a popular tool for weight loss. But are they appropriate for…
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Safeguarding America’s food supply: A place at every table
UGA researchers are developing solutions to move America toward a more secure, sustainable future.
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Is all screen time bad for children? Maybe not, new review suggests
What kids watch — and parental involvement — may matter as much as time spent…
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Safeguarding America’s food supply: Preserving what we produce
UGA researchers are improving the process of moving food through the supply chain.
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CRISPR shortcut could cut decades from chromosome design in poplars
Improving a tree can take decades. A new CRISPR shortcut could speed up the timeline.
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The fight for our food starts in the field
UGA researchers are leveraging expertise to strengthen the resilience of American food systems.
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University of Georgia to lead new Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut
The program will strengthen the state’s position as a global center for agricultural innovation.
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UGA awarded $8M NOAA grant to restore salt marsh in the Southeast
Salt marshes face threats from rising sea levels, coastal development and pollution.
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Restoring mussels in North Georgia’s Conasauga River
The river once supported dozens of mussel species. UGA researchers are bringing them back.
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Increasing woody vegetation may boost populations of Georgia’s gamebird
Bobwhite populations have dropped by 90%. Changing landscapes may be why.
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From discovery to art: Bringing a prehistoric whale mandible to life
Senior research scientist discovered evidence prehistoric gray whales once traveled the Georgia coast.
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Warmer oceans and increasing disease put coral reefs at risk
As oceans warm and temperatures rise, coral reefs face new dangers.
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Higher GLP-1 costs lead to lower adherence
Out-of-pocket costs make a difference in whether patients keep taking their GLP-1 medication.
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Social media may make investors feel more confident than they should be
One in five people get investment advice from social media. Is that a good thing?
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Institute for Disaster Management receives $3.7M grant
The funds will help rural healthcare facilities prepare for disasters.
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Why tomatoes don’t taste as good anymore
A new UGA study traces the genetic roots of tomato flavor loss.
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New study identifies genes that help flatworms regenerate their brains
Findings could help scientists design better therapies for humans with TBI, brain diseases.
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UGA researchers identify 19 viruses in sea turtles
New study has identified previously unknown viruses that may pose a risk to turtles.
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There are weasels in Georgia
UGA researchers located the hard-to-find species using a new wildlife monitoring strategy.
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Striving for perfection could impact well-being of gifted youth
AP tests, GPA tracking and looming college decisions add to stress for high school students.
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Interviewing with AI? Try not to let the robot affect your behavior
AI makes hiring faster, but it can’t tell when candidates exaggerate.
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Vaccine protects against multiple fungal infections without hurting the gut
New UGA vaccine protects against bad fungi while not harming good ones.
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It’s tiny, fuzzy and kind of cute. But it could cause serious problems for Georgia.
UGA experts are tracking the pasture mealybug’s arrival.
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