College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences

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.

A U of A-led study suggests that the act of mating can cause bodily changes at a molecular level, offering new insights into the role of intimacy beyond reproduction.

A U of A startup was awarded funding to adapt a canine Valley fever vaccine for humans. Some of the money will be earmarked for the university, a leader in Valley fever research.

The Defense Civilian Training Corps program prepares students for civilian careers in the Department of Defense. Students will share their stories at the DCTC Scholar Showcase.

New U of A research suggests that consuming foods rich in beta-glucan, a type of fiber found in oats, barley, mushrooms and yeasts, can reduce body weight and obesity.

Cicadas have made national headlines this year, appearing in massive numbers in some parts of the U.S. Gene Hall, manager of the UArizona Insect Collection, talks about cicadas and what makes them so unique.

UArizona students are invited to showcase their creativity and grow their businesses on Student-Made Arizona, launching in the fall with support from Arizona FORGE.