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Study: Sex chromosomes drive how bodies deal with cancer, heart health and longevity

New research shows that X and Y chromosomes drive risk of diseases, including cancer, independent of hormones. Understanding these mechanisms could drive sex-aware medicine.

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U of A celebrates milestone in Medical Innovations Building, announces new partnerships

Located within the Phoenix Bioscience Core, the Medical Innovations Building will support a wide variety of medical research activities and is expected to open October 2027.

Read more at University of Arizona News

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U of A again ranked No. 1 in the Southwest, top 25 among US public universities by Times Higher Education

The U of A ranked No. 1 in the Southwest and No. 21 among public U.S. colleges and Universities in the latest World University Ranking, produced by Times Higher Education.

Read more at University of Arizona News

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Study shows how missing pieces of Y chromosome drive cancer in men

Researchers used whole genome sequencing to show how Y chromosome erosion alters gene behavior, opening possibilities for personalized male cancer treatment plans.

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U of A scientists recognized with prestigious NIH 'New Innovator' awards

Nov. 12, 2025

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When cancer treatment stops, but the healing stalls

Nov. 10, 2025

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EarthScape: Where artistic and scientific worlds collide

Nov. 10, 2025

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NIH grant will help probe ‘nutritional memory’ to increase understanding of food choices

Nov. 10, 2025

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U of A-led team discovers large ritual constructions by early Mesoamericans

Nov. 5, 2025

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U of A Superfund Research Center secures $14.8M NIEHS grant to combat hazardous dust effects in Southwest

Nov. 4, 2025

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Extensive LA-area fires altered blood proteins in firefighters, raising health concerns

Nov. 3, 2025

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Biosphere 2 director honored by French government

Oct. 31, 2025

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U of A scientists link calorie restriction, glucagon, healthy aging

Oct. 30, 2025

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Dwarf peas inside Biosphere 2's SAM breathe new life into space habitat research

Oct. 29, 2025

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CUES funds groundbreaking research in teaching and learning

Oct. 27, 2025

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Endangered desert fish find new home at Biosphere 2

Oct. 24, 2025

Three U of A faculty honored by American College of Medical Informatics

Oct. 24, 2025

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Making cancer vaccines more personal

Oct. 24, 2025

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A decade of impact: U of A and Banner Health transform health care in Arizona

Oct. 24, 2025

New planetarium show quickly becomes global success

Oct. 23, 2025

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Extinction rates have slowed across many plant and animal groups, study shows

Oct. 22, 2025

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Two U of A antiquities experts named members of the Institute for Advanced Study

Oct. 17, 2025

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Study finds humans outweigh climate in depleting Arizona's water supply

Oct. 16, 2025

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Karletta Chief named to inaugural endowed professorship in Indigenous resilience

Oct. 14, 2025

Why does losing the Y chromosome make some cancers worse? $6.5M grant could provide clues

Oct. 14, 2025

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Arizona backs U of A with $850K to grow mining and minerals workforce

Oct. 10, 2025

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U of A ranked No. 1 in the Southwest and recognized as a top 25 public university by Times Higher Education

Oct. 9, 2025

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A collective approach to help vulnerable people survive extreme heat

Oct. 9, 2025