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‘Brain glue’ helps repair circuitry in severe TBI

Reparative hydrogel mimics the composition and mechanics of the brain
7-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Your Lawn Could Help Save the Bees

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...
7-Apr-2021 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

New center to combat global human trafficking

The University of Georgia has established a new interdisciplinary center to combat human trafficking through research, programming and policy development.
1-Apr-2021 9:45 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Sugar not so nice for your child’s brain development

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...
31-Mar-2021 12:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying

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...
30-Mar-2021 11:40 AM EDT Add to Favorites

International investigation discovers bald eagles’ killer

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.
26-Mar-2021 10:40 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Should you take fish oil? Depends on your genotype

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...
25-Mar-2021 11:25 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Programs help shield Black youth from effects of racism

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.
24-Mar-2021 3:45 PM EDT Add to Favorites