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UGA discovery changes how scientists think about plant cell wall formation
— 22 Nov 2011 16:50 | BiologyUniversity of Georgia researchers have discovered that two proteins come together in an unexpected way to make a carbohydrate, a chain of sugar molecules, in plant cell walls. This…
Scientists invent long-lasting, near infrared-emitting material
— 21 Nov 2011 19:25 | TechnologyMaterials that emit visible light after being exposed to sunlight are commonplace and can be found in everything from emergency signage to glow-in-the-dark stickers. But until now,…
New model more accurately describes migratory animals' extinction risk
— 16 Nov 2011 21:31 | BiologyPredicting the risk of extinction is a complicated task, especially for species that migrate between breeding and wintering sites. Researchers at the University of Georgia and Tulane…
UGA studies explain spread of invasive ladybugs
— 2 Apr 2011 10:58 | BiologyA University of Georgia researcher studying invasive ladybugs has developed new models that help explain how these insects have spread so quickly and their potential impacts on native…
Study finds weight training safe for pregnant women
— 28 Mar 2011 15:22 | HealthDespite decades of doctors' reluctance to recommend weight training to pregnant women, a new University of Georgia study has found that a supervised, low-to-moderate intensity program…
Researchers find possible new treatment strategies for pancreatic cancer
— 4 Mar 2011 14:54 | HealthNew University of Georgia research has identified a protein that can be modified to improve the effectiveness of one of the most common drugs used to treat pancreatic cancer…
Society may be willing to pay a high price to prevent child abuse and neglect, study suggests
— 22 Feb 2011 23:11 | HealthThe amount the public will pay to prevent the death of a child may be twice that of an adult, according to a new University of Georgia study that asked 199 individuals how much they…
Study suggests statins may prevent diabetic-related blindness
— 18 Feb 2011 17:26 | HealthNew University of Georgia research has found that a statin drug that is often known by the brand-name Lipitor may help prevent blindness in people with diabetes…
Study finds massive flux of gas, in addition to liquid oil, at BP well blowout in Gulf
— 13 Feb 2011 21:13 | EnvironmentA new University of Georgia study that is the first to examine comprehensively the magnitude of hydrocarbon gases released during the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil discharge…
Long-distance migration may help reduce infectious disease risks for many animal species
— 21 Jan 2011 18:44 | BiologyIt's a common assumption that animal migration, like human travel across the globe, can transport pathogens long distances, in some cases increasing disease risks to humans. West Nile…