Image Not the usual suspects: Novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops Nov. 4, 2024 Widespread planting of transgenic crops has led to rapid adaptation by some pests, including the corn earworm. Researchers are studying a genetic factor that may play a role. Read more at UArizona News
Image Astronomers see debris disk around young star Vega in unprecedented detail Nov. 1, 2024 Astronomers used the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes to take an in-depth look at the debris disk surrounding Vega, a nearby star. Surprisingly, they found no obvious evidence of large planets plowing through the disk, as is common around other young stars. Read more at UArizona News
Image Research reimagined: U of A celebrates new Grand Challenges Research Building Oct. 30, 2024 The seven-story Grand Challenges Research Building houses laboratories, offices and research facilities, bringing together scientists from many different disciplines. Read more at UArizona News
Image U of A Health Sciences breaks ground on the Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies Oct. 30, 2024 The center, known as CAMI, will help accelerate the development of new strategies to diagnose, prevent and treat cancers, infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions. Read more at UArizona News
Image The science behind nature's blood seekers Oct. 30, 2024 From bed bugs to vampire bats, the world is full of creatures that want to suck your blood. U of A experts explain the feeding mechanisms of commonly encountered blood-sucking animals and insects. Read more at UArizona News
Image Accomplished scientist and executive Díaz de la Rubia selected to lead U of A research enterprise Oct. 29, 2024 Tomás Díaz de la Rubia is the U of A's next senior vice president for research and innovation. He is expected to begin his appointment Nov. 11. Read more at UArizona News
Image U of A scientists have their eyes on Europa, Jupiter's mysterious, icy moon Oct. 28, 2024 U of A scientists will participate in many aspects of NASA's Europa Clipper mission, which will orbit Jupiter and make 49 flybys of its moon Europa to study the moon's icy shell and help researchers better understand what lies beneath. Read more at UArizona News
Image French delegation focuses on collaborative projects during University of Arizona visit Oct. 28, 2024 The delegation toured U of A facilities, met with senior leadership, and learned about the latest research and innovation happening across campus. Read more
Image Clinical study confirms tissue stiffening in breast cancer can drive metastasis Oct. 22, 2024 Spanish researchers evaluated tissues for fibrosis using MeCo Score, a diagnostic tool invented at the University of Arizona. Read more at UArizona News
Image U of A researchers to study how family dynamics impact mental health of Latinx LGBTQ youth Oct. 21, 2024 The five-year project will work with families in Arizona and Florida to develop new, culturally informed tools to support interventions. Read more at UArizona News