College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024.

Marcelino A. Perez III, a Tucson native and first-generation college student, will graduate from the U of A this week with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice studies.

The Burn Period Tracker tool provides real-time information on the number of hours per day that relative humidity is less than or equal to 20% – a metric informally known as the "burn period." The tool has been has been widely adopted by fire managers across the Southwest.

With a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, precision nutrition researchers will conduct a clinical trial to explore how ancestry and genetics affect the body's response to omega-3 fatty acids.

Researchers from the U of A and ASU this week showcased new techniques to improve urban water use practices. Their work was supported by the Smart Tree Watering Regents' Research Grant.

Widespread planting of transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests, including the corn earworm. Researchers are studying a genetic factor that may play a role.

From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects.

The five-year project will work with families in Arizona and Florida to develop new, culturally informed tools to support interventions.

The Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center received a grant from the U.S. Geological Survey to help fund practical solutions to high-priority climate adaptation needs.

Researchers from the U of A and Purdue University are developing VR-Bio-Talk, a tool that will let researchers work in virtual reality settings that mirror real agricultural environments.