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UA Study: Some medications from Mexico not what the doctor ordered

A team of doctoral students found that many of the drugs fell below guidelines for weight and content.

UA receives $1.78M grant to study safer mining fuels

In a job with many hazards, the CDC grant is focusing in on an insidious risk: diesel exhaust.

Researcher explores link between early childhood sleep and learning

Jamie Edgin developed findings while studying children with Down syndrome.

Researcher Working to Match Immunology With Stem Cells

Deepta Bhattacharya studies efficiency in the body's response to infections.

Scientist Tries Different Approach to Understanding Brain and Blood Flow

The combination of math and physiology research could help people avoid stroke.

Neuroimaging Helping Predict Alzheimer's Cases

UA researchers are working to improve understanding of why some age better than others.

Arizona Science Roundtable: The Search for Certainty

UA College of Science Dean Joaquin Ruiz leads a group conversation with presenters from the 2019 UA Science Lecture Series

UA Researcher: Mind Does Not Always Rule Body

Professor Katalin Gothard says the body can influence our thinking more than we realize.

Microbes Aren't as Bad as You Might Think, Researchers Say

UA professor promotes findings that show certain bacteria are good for you.

Stressed Out? Keep Your Romantic Partner Close, Research Suggests

The study shows a reduced stress response when a companion is nearby.

Healing Faster From Broken Bones

UA professor seeks ways to help people recover from orthopedic injuries more quickly.

UA Research Could Help Reduce Disease-Spreading Mosquito Populations

The scientists found a way to make mosquito eggs inviable by blocking a specific protein.

Study Confirms Concerns About Addictive Qualities of Smoking Substitutes

UA researcher finds e-cigarette cartridges can lead to dangerous levels of nicotine intake.

UA Center Receives Funding for Alzheimer's Research

$3.7 million grant to help researchers study problem growing in urgency.

15,000 Sign On to Banner-UA Nationwide Health Study

The goal is to get 100,000 Arizonans enrolled by 2023.

Sensor System Gives UA Researchers More Ways to Detect Lies

The system measures hundreds of cues that point to deception.

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