Sept. 28, 2022 Newly discovered protein could be used to produce life-saving antifungals Yeast cells and human immune system cells rely on similar chemical reactions to know when to grow. Scientists have identified differences between the cell types that could help with the development of antifungal drugs.
Sept. 28, 2022 New UArizona initiative to help communities harness the power of food as medicine A new UArizona initiative will work to reduce diet-sensitive disease in vulnerable Arizona communities through culinary medicine — an emerging field that blends the art of cooking with the science of medicine and nutrition to prevent and manage chronic illness.
Aug. 22, 2022 What older adults do while they sit affects dementia risk, study finds Adults ages 60 and older who sit for long periods watching TV or engaging in other passive, sedentary behaviors may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.
Aug. 12, 2022 Tribal Area Health Education Center will address tribal health care needs, train workforce The Arizona Area Health Education Center Program is partnering with the Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care to develop the new center.
Aug. 10, 2022 UArizona Cancer Center again receives highest NCI designation as Comprehensive Cancer Center The UArizona Cancer Center is one of 53 Comprehensive Cancer Centers and the only one in Arizona. The designation is the highest awarded by the National Cancer Institute.
July 27, 2022 How to fight Fido's boredom when it's too hot for walks Kiddie pools, air conditioned playgrounds and paw-protecting booties are some of dogs' best friends in the summertime, says Sarah Carotenuto, an assistant professor of practice in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
July 26, 2022 Following nature's rules, researchers develop new methods for treating degenerative neurological disease Researchers have developed a new class of drugs that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. The technology has been licensed to the startup Teleport Pharmaceuticals.
July 26, 2022 Studies link COVID-19 to wildlife sales at Chinese market, find other scenarios extremely unlikely Analyses based on locations and viral sequencing of early cases indicate the COVID-19 pandemic started in Wuhan's Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, with two separate jumps from animals to humans.
July 26, 2022 Research collaboration informs international classification of firefighting as carcinogenic A longtime partnership between the Tucson Fire Department and researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences provided evidence that occupational exposure as a firefighter causes cancer.
July 25, 2022 One Health initiative unites experts in human, animal and environmental health By integrating a broad range of health expertise, the research initiative aims, in part, to better respond to public health challenges such as pandemics and water insecurity.
