What You Need to Know About Measles
The recent outbreak of measles in several parts of the nation has brought the once thought to be eliminated virus to the forefront of media and everyday conversation.
Health & Medicine
Yes, A Box Encourages a Child’s Imagination, Research Confirms
Researchers conclude that children’s play spaces can benefit from the inclusion of generic objects with few details as tools to promote object substitution and creative play.
Three Students, Six Degrees, One Company
A trio of students formed Ortho Screws, a start-up company based on a sensor designed to alert patients and health providers if orthopedic screws are loosening.
UA Researchers Look to Extend Shelf Life of Nutritious Vegetables
While helping small farms in Alabama, researchers at The University of Alabama and the University of West Alabama aim to help microgreens, young and tender vegetables packed with flavor and nutrition, extend their freshness after harvesting, along the way improving its value as both a food and agricultural product.
Researchers Uncover Critical Insights into Bacterial Immune Systems
Researchers at The University of Alabama discovered how a common skin bacteria wards off viruses by leveraging cellular processes normally not considered part of any immune system. This discovery constitutes another milestone in understanding how to harness bacterial viruses to combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
A Step Forward
Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are working to improve powered-prosthetics by linking them with sensors in hopes of creating a prosthetic that seamlessly works with the rest of the body to become a partner in movement without the need for manual tuning.
UA Students Highlight Research, Creativity during Annual Conference
Nearly 500 undergraduate students at The University of Alabama are highlighting their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference March 27.
Searching for More Answers
Jessica Bentley’s experience with celiac disease helped her discover research opportunities that led to a published paper.
In UA Research, Tiny Worm Mimics Key Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
Researchers at The University of Alabama have shown a tiny worm can replicate genetic causes of Alzheimer’s disease, expanding the breadth of preclinical models for the disease.
CCN’s Mumba Wins SNRS Early Science Investigator Award
Dr. Mercy Mumba, assistant professor in UA’s Capstone College of Nursing, was recently honored with the Southern Nursing Research Society’s Early Science Investigator Award.