Category: Science & Technology
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UGA research aims to prevent farm-related injuries in youth
The biggest threat to the health and safety of most children and adolescents is a…
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UGA study may lead to more effective rabies control strategies
A new study of rabies in vampire bats in Peru has found that culling bats—a…
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UGA researcher developing new vaccine to fight resurging mumps virus
Mumps may seem like a disease of a bygone era to many people in the…
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UGA College of Pharmacy expands degree programs
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy will offer a new degree program this fall…
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UGA researcher receives NSF CAREER Award to study evolution of cellular signaling
When people don’t communicate effectively, relationships suffer and entire organizations can fail. When cells don’t…
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Challenge of obesity: How government, academia and industry work together
Georgia experts, including panelists working on the University of Georgia Obesity Initiative, will address the…
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UGA scientists map and sequence genome of switchgrass relative foxtail millet
A newly published genetic sequence and map of foxtail millet, a close relative of switchgrass…
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Hazelnuts improve infant formula
Human breast milk is the best source of food for infants. University of Georgia researchers…
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UGA’s ‘Vet School for a Day’ set for September
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine has set Sept. 26 as the date…
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GPS for the brain: UGA researchers develop new brain map
University of Georgia researchers have developed a map of the human brain that shows great…
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Hitting parasites where they hurt: New research shows promise in the fight against toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, is one of the most common…
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Hitting snooze on the molecular clock: Rabies evolves slower in hibernating bats
The rate at which the rabies virus evolves in bats may depend heavily upon the…
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UGA study finds that education plays mitigating role in escaping roots of adversity
Decades of research show people born into poverty are likely to continue to live that…
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Binge drinking increases risk of later sexual assault for first-year female college students
A new study by University of Georgia researchers demonstrates that several months before a female…
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UGA College of Pharmacy graduates 121 students
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy graduated 121 doctor of pharmacy students in ceremonies…
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Malaria discoveries could pave way for new therapies
Half the world’s population is at risk for contracting malaria. The deadly disease, spread by…
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UGA College of Veterinary Medicine presents Phi Zeta honors
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine recently recognized outstanding faculty and students with…
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NSF grant will help scientists uncover hidden soybean genes
Soybeans are the world’s largest single source of vegetable protein and edible oil, already used…
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Study suggests new approach to explain cancer growth: low oxygen levels
Low oxygen levels in cells may be a primary cause of uncontrollable tumor growth in…
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UGA researcher receives $2.82 million grant to track tuberculosis transmissions in Africa
Christopher Whalen, the Ernest Corn Professor of Epidemiology in the department of epidemiology and biostatistics…
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Health Sciences Campus Update – April 2012
The following information is provided as part of an effort to keep the community informed…
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UGA listed among healthiest colleges in US
The University of Georgia ranked fifth in a recent survey of the healthiest colleges in…
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UGA College of Veterinary Medicine names poultry veterinarian ‘Distinguished Alumnus’
An internationally recognized expert in poultry medicine, who recently retired as head of the University…
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UGA College of Veterinary Medicine names Ellijay-area veterinarian ‘Distinguished Alumnus’
A mixed-animal practitioner known for his expertise in camelids was recognized recently as a “Distinguished…
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