Image Asteroid Bennu is a time capsule of materials bearing witness to its origin and transformation over billions of years Aug. 22, 2025 Three new papers reveal yet more secrets from samples collected by the University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission from asteroid Bennu. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Repackaged cancer drug boosts delivery to tumors, improves combination therapies Today Researchers modified the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel to more effectively target breast and pancreatic cancer tumors in mouse models. Read more
Image Putting sleep at the center of health care Wednesday The career of physician-scientist Sairam Parthasarathy, MD, tracks with the evolution of sleep science. Read more
Image A ‘gut sense’ connecting the large intestine to the brain could help regulate appetite Wednesday A team led by a University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson scientist identifies a pathway from the colon to the brain that influences food intake. Read more
Image Why do we collect? U of A study shows it's about seeking structure Aug. 20, 2025 From vinyl albums to digital badges to experiences, new research out of the Eller College of Management suggests we collect to create order during turbulent times. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image College of Engineering team wins $5M to speed defense manufacturing Aug. 18, 2025 The college's Mach-X team, which specializes in hypersonics research, will use machine learning and 3D printing to make parts for aircraft that fly five times the speed of sound. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image $3.8M NIH grant will fund research into potential early COPD biomarker Aug. 14, 2025 A new study will investigate whether levels of the lung protein CC16 in childhood can predict risk of early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease later in life. Read more
Image Head-to-head against AI, pharmacy students won Aug. 13, 2025 A study showed that when compared with students, ChatGPT 3.5 was less likely to correctly answer questions on therapeutics exams focused on clinical applications and cases. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Even antisocial squirrels swap microbes, revealing hidden connections at risk Aug. 8, 2025 U of A-led research shows evidence of social microbial transmission in a solitary species, which could help us better understand how microbes are exchanged in humans. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Rebuilding nature’s blueprint to target cancer Aug. 7, 2025 A postdoctoral researcher is exploring how cantharidin, a natural toxin blister beetles use as a defense mechanism, could lead to safer and more effective cancer therapeutics. Read more at University of Arizona Health Sciences