Image Even antisocial squirrels swap microbes, revealing hidden connections at risk Friday U of A-led research provides the first clear evidence of social microbial transmission in a solitary species. The study has implications for understanding how microbes are exchanged in humans. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Rebuilding nature’s blueprint to target cancer Today 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
Image Alpha Centauri, sun's closest stellar neighbor, likely harbors giant planet Thursday New observations with the James Webb Space Telescope solidify previous hints of a giant planet orbiting the sun's closest neighbor. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Leveraging research, industry expertise to speed biomedical breakthroughs Today The new Center for Health and Technology pools assets throughout Arizona for widespread wins in device development. Read more at University of Arizona Health Sciences
Image Global network taps tree rings to study impact of tropical drought Tuesday A study involving U of A researchers shows that, while droughts appear to have had a modest impact on tropical tree growth in the past, that may not be the case for long. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Resource-poor neighborhood conditions may increase gestational diabetes risk Monday New research from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health showed that living in resource-poor neighborhoods may raise the risk of women developing diabetes during pregnancy, a condition with potential long-term effects on the health of both mother and child. Read more
Image Tree ring study reveals Western Apache fire management practices buffered climate effects Monday Research shows small, frequent fires by mobile hunter-gatherer groups controlled landscape-scale fire activity. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image U of A, industry partners poised to advance fusion innovation Aug. 1, 2025 With support from the Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona President Suresh Garimella and Senior Vice President for Research and Partnerships Tomás Díaz de la Rubia are positioning the U of A to play a central role in advancing commercial fusion. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Early Warning: Climate Model Predicts Extreme Rain and Floods Weeks in Advance July 30, 2025 Read more
Image Alejandro Vazquez lets his lived experience do the teaching July 29, 2025 A pharmacy professor shares personal health struggles to teach his students empathy. Read more at University of Arizona News