Gout Medicine Could Also Battle COVID-19 – FDA Approved and Has Potent Antiviral Properties
As COVID-19 cases continue to skyrocket across the U.S. and the world, few options are available for treating patients infected with the SARS-CoV-2. But new…
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What Created the Mysterious Giant Troughs on Asteroid Vesta? New Theory Proposed
The troughs on Vesta have long been a topic of scientific speculation. The asteroid Vesta is the second largest asteroid in our solar system. With…
Three Decade Wildlife Mystery Solved: International Investigation Discovers Bald Eagles’ Killer
Invasive water plant becomes breeding ground for a lethal cyanobacteria. The alarm bells began ringing when dozens of eagles were found dead near an Arkansas…
Geologists Simulate Martian Soil Conditions to Figure Out How to Grow Plants on Mars
Geologists Dig Into Question of Martian Soil Fertility Humankind’s next giant step may be onto Mars. But before those missions can begin, scientists need to…
Supergene Discovery Leads to New Knowledge of Fire Ants & Pest Control Methods
The research could help development of new pest control methods. A unique study conducted by University of Georgia entomologists led to the discovery of a…
New Research Finds Herd Immunity to COVID-19 Is an Impractical Strategy
Results provide insight for public health policymakers fighting COVID-19. Achieving herd immunity to COVID-19 is an impractical public health strategy, according to a new model…
Scientists Have Been Warning About an “Insect Apocalypse” for Years – Not So Fast
Long-term ecological site study shows no net insect changes. Scientists have been warning about an “insect apocalypse” in recent years, noting sharp declines in specific…
Researchers Examined What COVID-19 Does to Taste Bud Cells – Here’s What They Found
COVID-19 does not directly damage taste bud cells. First study to show taste bud cell immunity from contact with virus particle. A new study from…
Some Tropical Coral Reefs Resilient to Rising Temperatures – May Show “The Key to Survival for Future Reefs”
Rising ocean temperatures have devastated coral reefs all over the world, but a recent study in Global Change Biology has found that reefs in the…
Light Drinking May Protect Brain Function: Could Help Cognitive Condition for Older People
Light to moderate drinking may preserve brain function in older age, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The study examined the…
Promise for COVID-19 Vaccine After Engineered Virus Protects Against MERS in Mice
Researchers at the University of Iowa and the University of Georgia have developed a vaccine that fully protects mice against a lethal dose of MERS,…
Despite Nuclear Accident Animal Life Is Thriving Around Fukushima
Nearly a decade after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, researchers from the University of Georgia have found that wildlife populations are abundant in areas…
Brain Circuit Linked to Food Impulsivity Discovered – May Lead to Therapeutics That Curb Overeating
Researchers discover brain circuit linked to food impulsivity. This creates the possibility scientists can someday develop therapeutics to address overeating. You’re on a diet, but…
Think You’re Allergic to Penicillin? Think Again
A University of Georgia researcher is working to correct this misconception and public health threat. More than 30 million people in the United States wrongly…
Discovery May Lead to the Creation of Biofuel from CO2 in the Atmosphere
Scientists at the University of Georgia have discovered a way to transform carbon dioxide trapped in the atmosphere into useful industrial products, possibly allowing scientists…
UGA Researchers Use “Fracture Putty” to Quickly Repair Broken Bones
Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center are working to develop a fast bone healing process for soldiers. By using “fracture putty,” adult…