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Released: 25-May-2021 11:45 AM EDT
Parents abused as children may pass on emotional issues
University of Georgia

Childhood abuse and trauma are linked to many health issues in adulthood. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that a history of childhood mistreatment could have negative ramifications for the children of people who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood.

   
Released: 20-May-2021 2:55 PM EDT
Study finds gender pay gap in large government agency
University of Georgia

New research from the University of Georgia has found a narrowing but persistent gender pay gap in one of the federal government’s largest agencies.

Released: 18-May-2021 11:50 AM EDT
New Peanut Has a Wild Past and Domesticated Present
University of Georgia

The wild relatives of modern peanut plants have the ability to withstand disease in ways that peanut plants can’t. The genetic diversity of these wild relatives means that they can shrug off the diseases that kill farmers’ peanut crops, but they also produce tiny nuts that are difficult to harvest because they burrow deep in the soil.

Released: 12-May-2021 2:20 PM EDT
New research may explain shortages in STEM careers
University of Georgia

A new study by the University of Georgia revealed that more college students change majors within the STEM pipeline than leave the career path of science, technology, engineering and mathematics altogether.

Released: 11-May-2021 12:40 PM EDT
Researchers find target to fight antibiotic resistance
University of Georgia

New research from the University of Georgia suggests a component of bacteria’s cell walls may hold the key to crushing the antibiotic-resistant microbes.

Released: 6-May-2021 12:15 PM EDT
Tom Stanley: He transformed the way we view wealth
University of Georgia

It has been a quarter of a century since Thomas Stanley, who received his doctorate in business administration in 1974 from the University of Georgia, wrote the bestselling book “The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy.” Co-authored with a former student, William D. Danko, the book’s enduring and timeless message was that many wealthy individuals grew rich on an average salary, through hard work, modest spending, careful saving and taking the occasional calculated risk.

Released: 5-May-2021 10:20 AM EDT
Targeted methods to control SARS-CoV-2 spread
University of Georgia

Published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the research analyzes more palatable alternatives to the kind of social distancing mandates that threw a wrench at how businesses, schools and even family gatherings work.

Released: 4-May-2021 10:35 AM EDT
People with disabilities faced pandemic triage biases
University of Georgia

A new paper from the University of Georgia suggests that unconscious biases in the health care system may have influenced how individuals with intellectual disabilities were categorized in emergency triage protocols.

Released: 29-Apr-2021 11:50 AM EDT
New optical hydrogen sensors eliminate risk of sparking
University of Georgia

A new study published in Nature Communications documents an inexpensive, spark-free, optical-based hydrogen sensor that is more sensitive — and faster — than previous models.

Released: 27-Apr-2021 12:10 PM EDT
How to keep automated electric vehicles safe
University of Georgia

Having your social media account hacked is a pain. Having your credit card account hacked can be devastating. Having your new electric vehicle hacked could be disastrous.

Released: 27-Apr-2021 8:05 AM EDT
Three University of Georgia faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences
University of Georgia

Three distinguished faculty members at the University of Georgia have received one of the highest honors a scientist can earn, election to the National Academy of Sciences.

Released: 20-Apr-2021 11:10 AM EDT
New infrastructure approach could save millions
University of Georgia

As President Biden’s $2 trillion American Jobs Plan places the nation’s infrastructure in the spotlight, new research from the University of Georgia suggests states can save money and extend the life of their bridges by taking a fresh approach to how they prioritize maintenance.

Released: 15-Apr-2021 2:45 PM EDT
UGA to Establish National NIH-funded Center to Fight Flu
University of Georgia

The National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of Georgia a contract to establish the Center for Influenza Disease and Emergence Research (CIDER). The contract will provide $1 million in first-year funding and is expected to be supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of NIH, for seven years and up to approximately $92 million.

Released: 15-Apr-2021 2:30 PM EDT
Can financial stress lead to physical pain in later years?
University of Georgia

Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research from University of Georgia scientists.

Released: 13-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT
People may trust computers more than humans
University of Georgia

New research shows that people are more likely to rely on algorithms

Released: 7-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT
‘Brain glue’ helps repair circuitry in severe TBI
University of Georgia

Reparative hydrogel mimics the composition and mechanics of the brain

Released: 7-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT
Your Lawn Could Help Save the Bees
University of Georgia

University of Georgia and U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers identified bees that were collecting pollen from the flowers of a turfgrass called centipedegrass. The researchers have been looking for ways to reverse the decline of pollinator populations by examining centipedegrass as a food source for pollinators, with hopes of normalizing low-maintenance, bee-friendly lawns.

Released: 1-Apr-2021 9:45 AM EDT
New center to combat global human trafficking
University of Georgia

The University of Georgia has established a new interdisciplinary center to combat human trafficking through research, programming and policy development.

Released: 31-Mar-2021 12:05 PM EDT
Sugar not so nice for your child’s brain development
University of Georgia

New research led by a University of Georgia faculty member in collaboration with a University of Southern California research group has shown in a rodent model that daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages during adolescence impairs performance on a learning and memory task during adulthood. The group further showed that changes in the bacteria in the gut may be the key to the sugar-induced memory impairment.

Released: 30-Mar-2021 11:40 AM EDT
Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
University of Georgia

New research suggests that these increased hours spent online may be associated with cyberbullying behaviors. According to a study by the University of Georgia, higher social media addiction scores, more hours spent online, and identifying as male significantly predicted cyberbullying perpetration in adolescents.

Released: 26-Mar-2021 10:40 AM EDT
International investigation discovers bald eagles’ killer
University of Georgia

Eagle and waterfowl deaths occur in late fall and winter within reservoirs with excess invasive aquatic weeds, and birds can die within five days after arrival.

Released: 25-Mar-2021 11:25 AM EDT
Should you take fish oil? Depends on your genotype
University of Georgia

Fish oil supplements are a billion-dollar industry built on a foundation of purported, but not proven, health benefits. Now, new research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health benefits if you have the right genetic makeup.

Released: 24-Mar-2021 3:45 PM EDT
Programs help shield Black youth from effects of racism
University of Georgia

Family-centered prevention programs that foster protective caregiving can buffer the negative effects of racial discrimination on young Black people, according to a study published by University of Georgia researchers.

   
Released: 23-Mar-2021 10:35 AM EDT
Fewer rural students applying to medical school
University of Georgia

Medical school applications have climbed steadily over time, but the number of applications coming from rural or remote areas has dropped.

Released: 22-Mar-2021 11:35 AM EDT
Butterfly increase and decline related to climate
University of Georgia

Climate is likely the biggest driver of butterfly abundance change, according to a new study by University of Georgia entomologists.

Released: 17-Mar-2021 11:15 AM EDT
Exercise is key to strength and function in older women
University of Georgia

On their own, exercise and eating higher protein diets are known to help people lose weight and increase strength. But combining both strategies doesn’t necessarily magnify their effects.

Released: 15-Mar-2021 1:35 PM EDT
Advice for implementing workplace wellness policies
University of Georgia

Many adults spend the majority of their waking hours at work, and the influence of the workplace on personal health has gained attention from health experts and employers. In the U.S. today, nearly half of workplaces offer some type of wellness support or programming to their employees. Few, however, implement wellness policies.

Released: 11-Mar-2021 11:50 AM EST
10 years after Fukushima, animals reclaim the landscape
University of Georgia

In the decade since a tsunami washed over the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan, triggering the second-largest nuclear disaster in history, the surrounding towns have struggled to return to normal. But that’s not the case for the wildlife living in the area.

Released: 9-Mar-2021 10:40 AM EST
Heritage Orchard reclaiming Georgia’s forgotten apples
University of Georgia

With the help of a dedicated group of University of Georgia researchers, Extension agents and volunteer enthusiasts, Georgia’s lost apple varieties are making a comeback.

Released: 8-Mar-2021 1:35 PM EST
Maxine Clark: The curious entrepreneur
University of Georgia

Maxine Clark’s sense of curiosity led her on a journey from working an early job at a department store company to founding Build-A-Bear Workshop to redeveloping a dilapidated hospital in St. Louis.

Released: 3-Mar-2021 1:45 PM EST
Lack of heat policies can put athletes at risk
University of Georgia

Every year, sports coaches have to navigate how to safely get their teams in shape to compete while temperatures during outdoor practices soar. New research from the University of Georgia aims to help them do just that.

Released: 2-Mar-2021 10:25 AM EST
Backyard chickens risk pathogen spread
University of Georgia

Keeping backyard chickens was already on the rise, and the hobby has become even more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a University of Georgia researcher cautions that the practice has risks not just for chickens, but for wildlife and people as well.

Released: 24-Feb-2021 12:15 PM EST
Flu vaccination this season likely to be highest ever
University of Georgia

More U.S. adults reported receiving or planning to receive an influenza vaccination during the 2020-2021 flu season than ever before, according to findings from a December 2020 national survey.

Released: 23-Feb-2021 9:55 AM EST
Meal prep can mean healthier meal plans in face of stress
University of Georgia

Meal prepping the night before can help parents stick to healthy meal plans, even when they’re stressed. That’s according to new research from the University of Georgia.

   
Released: 16-Feb-2021 12:35 PM EST
How to talk to skeptical relatives about the vaccine
University of Georgia

Got a friend or family member who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine but not sure they want to get it? Here are a few strategies to get them to reconsider.

Released: 9-Feb-2021 10:25 AM EST
Paid maternity leave has long-term health benefits
University of Georgia

A study of women who were new mothers in the late 1970s found that those who were given longer, paid maternity leave lived healthier lives as they entered middle age.

Released: 4-Feb-2021 2:45 PM EST
Imaging technique provides link to innovative products
University of Georgia

A study led by University of Georgia researchers announces the successful use of a new nanoimaging technique that will allow researchers to test and identify two-dimensional materials.

Released: 4-Feb-2021 11:55 AM EST
Unusual 2019-2020 flu season linked to more transmissible strain
University of Georgia

The 2019-2020 flu season in the U.S. was unusual in a number of ways. Cases picked up in August rather than the more typical fall and early winter months, and it hit children particularly hard.

Released: 3-Feb-2021 1:05 PM EST
State-funded pre-K may enhance math achievement
University of Georgia

Students who attend the Georgia Prekindergarten Program are more likely to achieve in mathematics than those who do not attend pre-K, according to a new study by the University of Georgia.

Released: 2-Feb-2021 10:05 AM EST
Research finds link between CO2, big volcano eruptions
University of Georgia

Volcanologists from the University of Georgia and two Swiss universities found a link between carbon dioxide and the volume of gas trapped in magma, which could help predict the intensity and magnitude of a volcanic eruption.

Released: 26-Jan-2021 9:40 AM EST
Hospital worker flu shots could mean fewer deaths
University of Georgia

Research from the University of Georgia shows that state laws promoting flu vaccinations for hospital workers can substantially reduce the number of influenza-related deaths.

Released: 21-Jan-2021 11:35 AM EST
Kids with special needs still face care gaps
University of Georgia

Despite the advantages of patient-centered care models, kids with special health care needs still face challenges in finding the full range of support they need, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Released: 20-Jan-2021 11:40 AM EST
Family life can make you a better boss
University of Georgia

New research from the University of Georgia, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, found that positive interactions with your child during your off hours can make you a better leader.

   
Released: 14-Jan-2021 2:30 PM EST
How do people solve global problems?
University of Georgia

What do the 3,000-year-old actions of an Egyptian pharaoh say about how we should tackle the biggest challenges of the 21st century?

Released: 12-Jan-2021 3:30 PM EST
Wives bore the brunt of child care during the shutdown
University of Georgia

Traditional gendered patterns of child care persisted during the COVID-19 shutdown, with more than a third of couples relying on women to provide most or all of it.

   
Released: 11-Jan-2021 11:40 AM EST
Shirley McBay: The advocate
University of Georgia

This story is part of a series, called Georgia Groundbreakers that celebrates innovative and visionary faculty, students, alumni and leaders throughout the history of the University of Georgia – and their profound, enduring impact on our state, our nation and the world.

Released: 5-Jan-2021 3:05 PM EST
Professors call for coalition of civilian nuclear partners
University of Georgia

The rising influence of Russia and China in the development, construction and deployment of civilian nuclear reactors around the globe raises significant geopolitical challenges for the United States, according to a new analysis by two University of Georgia professors.

Released: 17-Dec-2020 2:15 PM EST
Scientists develop hydrophobic coating to prevent infections
University of Georgia

Published in ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, the study examined how an innovative coating UGA scientists developed can prevent liquids like water and blood from sticking onto surfaces. The researchers also found that the liquid-repellant coating can kill bacteria and halt blood clot formation on an object’s surface.

   
Released: 15-Dec-2020 11:10 AM EST
Engineers develop soft robotic gripper
University of Georgia

Scientists often look to nature for cues when designing robots – some robots mimic human hands while others simulate the actions of octopus arms or inchworms. Now, researchers in the University of Georgia College of Engineering have designed a new soft robotic gripper that draws inspiration from an unusual source: pole beans.

Released: 10-Dec-2020 2:45 PM EST
Exploring how prostate cancer cells resist treatment
University of Georgia

Research by a University of Georgia scientist sheds light on how two genes factor into prostate cancer cells becoming resistant to treatment, providing a potential new target for therapeutics.



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