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Anemia drug could have new life in treating nerve injuries

University of Arizona orthopedic researchers showed how a drug that boosts red blood cells in people with anemia can help quicken the pace of healing nerve injuries in mice.

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Researchers testing molecules that may reduce opioid overdose deaths

A national research partnership is advancing a potential one-dose antidote that may reshape overdose response and save more lives.

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Heat and toxic exposures could harm kidneys in agricultural workers

New findings published in the journal Environmental Research underscore the potential health risks of heat exposure and the need for safety precautions.

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U of A and UNM win joint $43.6M NIH award to help turn clinical research into practical medicine

The CTSA grant, the largest infrastructure and training award from the NIH, supports the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care.

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Dean Papajohn, Lily Trenkamp, Lauren Johnson, Reuel Florendo, Kenadee Carruthers and Macie Balkan celebrate a win on an expo stage

Raytheon's $2M gift commitment fuels student leadership in engineering

March 6

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The yucca and the moth: How extreme weather impacts the timing of biological events

March 4

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Santa Cruz River moves closer to national designation with guidance from U of A experts

March 4

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U of A ranks among world's best in physical sciences

March 3

Interior view of the Giant Magellan Telescope at night.

How next-gen telescopes could discover extraterrestrial oxygen

Feb. 27

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Sharper image: U of A-built instrument reveals pictures of 'baby planets'

Feb. 26

An artist's impression of a planet-forming disk, with its gas and dust illuminated in yellow and orange, swirling around a low-mass star.

James Webb Telescope reveals planet-forming disks can last longer than previously thought

Feb. 26

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College of Science Lecture Series to explore the science of communication

Feb. 25

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Gallery: Fusion lecture provides energizing start to new series

Feb. 19

A satellite image of glaciers in Alaska shows white flows of ice surrounded by dark green mountain ridges

As glaciers melt faster, freshwater sources dwindle and sea-level rise accelerates

Feb. 19

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The fire paradox: Tree-ring data shows wildfire activity has declined, not increased

Feb. 17

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U of A professors develop astronomy materials to aid visually impaired students

Feb. 14

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NASA’s OSIRIS-APEX Mission to Apophis: Key for Earth’s Defense

Feb. 14

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U of A astronomer Erika Hamden named to Arizona Space Commission

Feb. 14

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U of A student-faculty engagement recognized in national survey

Feb. 13

The Transformation of Gig Labor in Mexico City

Feb. 11

U of A earns prestigious award for global learning initiatives

Feb. 11

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University of Arizona researchers ranked among most cited in the world

Feb. 11

From service to school: How the U of A supports military-connected students

Feb. 10

This image shows an aerial view of a large agricultural field with rows of green crops stretching into the distance. A group of farmworkers is actively harvesting the produce, placing it onto a mobile conveyor system attached to a covered trailer. The landscape is flat, with mountains visible in the background, and several vehicles parked along a distant road under a clear blue sky.

Yuma agriculture generates $4.4B in state economic activity, U of A study finds

Feb. 10

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U of A to help develop national standards for sustainability in higher ed

Feb. 6

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Seed fund to help early-stage university startups enters investment phase

Feb. 6

A young girl with long brown hair and a pink mermaid shirt gazes at an interactive screen in a science exhibit. The screen displays a man speaking against a blue molecular-patterned background. The exhibit is illuminated with vibrant purple and blue lighting.

See yourself as a scientist at Flandrau's newest exhibit

Feb. 5

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U of A faculty and staff nationally recognized with presidential honors

Feb. 3