Oct. 30, 2019 Study Finds Inflammatory Protein Can Protect Against Spread of Herpes Virus UArizona researchers have discovered a protein function that could improve current therapeutic solutions for millions of women who live with genital herpes.
Oct. 22, 2019 Researchers 'Turn on the Lights' Across the Plant Tree of Life In the largest plant genome project to date, researchers generated gene sequences from more than 1,100 species, providing a framework for 1 billion years of green plant evolution.
Oct. 22, 2019 Cosmic Yeti from the Dawn of the Universe Found Lurking in Dust The early universe is filled with monsters, a new study reveals. Researchers discovered a previously invisible galaxy, and perhaps a new galaxy population waiting to be discovered.
Oct. 21, 2019 Wake-Up Call: Cellular Sleep Isn’t As Harmless As Once Thought New research into the mechanics of cellular sleep and shutdown could shed light on the aging process and how science can potentially intervene.
Oct. 21, 2019 Blood-Collection Device Makes Radiation Testing Quick and Easy Developed by a research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, the self-collection device quickly can evaluate radiation exposure and help triage emergency treatment in the event of a nuclear attack or accident.
Oct. 22, 2019 Beyond Jupiter, Researchers Discovered a 'Cradle of Comets' Researchers have discovered a region just beyond Jupiter that acts as a "comet gateway," funneling icy bodies from deep space into the inner solar system.
Oct. 14, 2019 $5M Gift from Leonard A. Lauder Advances Ovarian Cancer Research The funding will benefit clinical and translational research in the University of Arizona Cancer Center lab of Dr. David Alberts, an expert in ovarian cancer research and treatment.
Oct. 10, 2019 UA Research Shows Drug Can Extend Survival Rates for Heart Failure Patients Preclinical studies have found that Aliskiren, a common blood pressure medication, can prevent fluid retention and muscle wasting in patients with congestive heart failure.
Oct. 8, 2019 Study Looks to Measure Benefits of Eyeglasses for Toddlers A team of University of Arizona researchers is studying whether glasses used to correct astigmatism in toddlers can improve language, cognitive and motor development. A $4.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund the study.
Oct. 3, 2019 New Study Presents 1st Genome Sequence of Florida Panther A University of Arizona researcher and a UA alumnus are part of the team that is the first to sequence the genome of the Florida panther, and they’ve found evidence of increased genetic variation in the population.