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Grant to grow Georgia’s behavioral health workforce
Researchers at UGA will train students to deliver services in high-need areas of the state.
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UGA to co-lead NSF center to study oceanic ecosystems
The center will be devoted to studying ocean’s microscopic world.
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Study reveals gophers’ biofluorescence
Researcher discovers that the underground species has a secret glow.
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Scientists find eco-friendly way to dye blue jeans
New dyeing technology is sustainable, uses less water and has better color payoff.
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Tracking wild peanut genes to improve crop resilience
DNA detectives show how important seed exchange is to food security.
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FDA-approved gout medicine could also battle COVID-19
UGA researchers found probenecid has potent antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2.
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Message in a (plastic) bottle
UGA’s waste management expert explores how plastics are affecting the nation’s waterways.
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Bulldogs kick off season with big win over Clemson
In the words of head coach Kirby Smart, “This is a special team.”
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UGA alumnus Wallace takes bronze at Paralympics
He won his first Paralympics medal in his third trip to the Games.
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Veterinary lab expands STEM opportunities
Tifton lab honored for program serving underrepresented rural communities.
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Pigskin and peaches: Rivals have common goal
UGA, Clemson put aside differences to help region’s peach producers thrive.
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Sea turtle educates thousands then returns to ocean
The loggerhead served as an ambassador for the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway.
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Geologists propose theory about a famous asteroid
The troughs on Vesta have long been a topic of scientific speculation.
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Symptomatic COVID patients are more contagious
UGA study identifies link between case severity and infectiousness.
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Pecan-enriched diet shown to reduce cholesterol
People at risk for cardiovascular disease showed improvements.
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Flexing our mussels
Project explores the unknown worlds of Georgia’s bivalves.
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Contact tracing is a key to suppressing COVID-19
New UGA study signals its importance in preventing future outbreaks.
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Southeast’s gray foxes may be struggling for survival
Competition for food from coyotes seems to be key to declining populations.
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Why people snub their friends with their phone
Mental health conditions and certain personality traits play a role in “phubbing.”
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Georgia finishes Tokyo Olympic Games with 11 medals
Georgia athletes claimed three gold, two silver, and six bronze medals.
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Irby collects gold medal to cap 2020 Olympic Games
Former Bulldog was part of relay team to give her a pair of medals at…
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Former Dog Miller-Uibo repeats as Olympic champion
She set a personal record to win her second consecutive gold medal in the 400-meters.
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UGA co-led genetics team aims for better corn plants
The groundbreaking work could lead to bigger yields, better stress tolerance.
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Partnering with clergy to prevent domestic violence
Online simulations help Korean American clergy learn how to support victims.
