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Study Shows Potential New Way to Detect Colorectal and Other Cancers
A unique new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Guo-Min Li and Libya Gu, in collaboration with Dr. Wei Yang at National Institutes of Health, reveals a novel mechanism explaining the previously unknown root cause of...
4/25/2013 3:20 PM EDT
UK Alum Plays Pivotal Role in Today's George W. Bush Presidential Library Opening
UK alum Alan Lowe, director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library, explains the art of recording and preserving the history U.S. presidents. He even shares the unique experience of being hired by Bush in the Oval Office.
4/25/2013 9:00 AM EDT
Kentucky Library Part of Nationwide Digital Library Effort
Kentucky Digital Library, built and managed by UK Libraries, is one of six "service hubs" of the Digital Public Library of America, the first national effort that seeks to make existing records available from a single portal.
4/5/2013 4:00 PM EDT
VIDEO: Fighting Back Against Cancer: One Woman's Story
After hearing that her lymphoma had relapsed, Betty Powers said she had a decision to make. She could give up or she could fight back by participating in a clinical trial.
4/2/2013 3:00 PM EDT
VIDEO: Research Thrives Because of Clinical Trials
In this video, researchers describe the value of clinical trials for projects they are working surrounding everything from diabetes and drug addiction to trauma and lung cancer.
4/1/2013 3:00 PM EDT
Clinical Trials Help Participants Give Back, Stand up to Disease
Some participate in clinical trials to learn more about their healthy, while others try to fight a frightening diagnosis. No matter the reason, many say the feeling of helping others drives them to complete the studies.
3/22/2013 1:25 PM EDT
Dispelling the Many Myths About Clinical Trials
There are many myths when it comes to clinical trials. In this video, University of Kentucky researchers and participants dispel those myths to show how valuable clinical trials are to medical advancement.
3/14/2013 8:35 AM EDT
VIDEO: Tornado Tips for Farmers
Farmers face unique challenges when severe weather strikes. That is why a University of Kentucky professor wants to get the word out about what they, and everyone living in rural areas can do ahead of time to protect themselves from severe storms.
3/13/2013 9:40 AM EDT
UK Maya Expert Weighs in on Dec. 21 Apocalypse Theories
Rusty Barrett, an expert on Mayan culture, weighed in on how the Mayan calendar works, discussed his research with the Mayan population, and shared his observations of the Maya's reactions to the idea that the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012.
12/20/2012 12:30 PM EST
Experts Available on Reported Death of Gadhafi
Professors from University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences and Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce are available to comment on the reported death of former Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.
10/20/2011 11:10 AM EDT
Expert Available for Comment on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
University of Kentucky psychology professor Susan Barron is available to comment on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
9/8/2011 11:55 AM EDT
University of Kentucky Faculty Share Insights on Federal Debt Debate
Experts are available to comment on the current debt limit debate and the economic impacts a default could cause.
7/28/2011 2:30 PM EDT
Experts Available for Comment on Bin Laden
Professors from University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences and Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce are available to comment on the recent death of Osama bin Laden and its impact on the war on terrorism and the psyche...
5/3/2011 11:40 AM EDT
Professors Available for Comment on Japan Earthquake/Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis
Professors from University of Kentucky's College of Engineering and Department of Physics and Astronomy are available to comment on Japan’s nuclear crisis. A scientist from Kentucky Geological Survey and professors from the University of...
3/15/2011 1:40 PM EDT
Professors Available for Comment on Uprising in Middle East and Northern Africa
Professors from University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences and Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce are available to comment on the intensifying situation in Libya and provide context for associated uprisings in...
3/3/2011 12:35 PM EST
Experts Available in Regard to Arizona Shooting
Professors are available to comment on various topics surrounding this weekend's shootings in Arizona, including how the press handled the news with advent of social media, America's increasingly heated political rhetoric, and brain injuries and...
1/10/2011 3:00 PM EST
