Study sheds light on origin of genetic code

Dec. 12, 2024

In this AI-generated illustration of Earth at the dawn of life, a distant volcano towers over a barren, shallow ocean shore. It is possible the earliest life forms evolved in such environments.

Nearly all living organisms use the same genetic code, a complicated mechanism by which genetic information is translated into proteins, the building blocks of life. A new study suggests conventional wisdom about how the code evolved is likely flawed.

At just 17 years old, U of A graduate hopes to get a jump-start on giving back

Marcelino A. Perez III, a Tucson native and first-generation college student, will graduate from the U of A this week with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice studies. Perez, who completed his degree in just a year and a half, is 17 years old.

How millennials are thinking about retirement in the face of climate stress

U of A researchers found that millennials are balancing hope and hesitation as they plan for their financial futures amid climate challenges.

Million Dollar Mentorship

An internal grant, a telescope in Australia and a visionary mentor set the stage Adam Battle to secure a $1M NASA grant just months after earning his doctoral degree.