Image Researchers develop drug to treat Alzheimer's disease in Down syndrome patients Nov. 17, 2022 Research on the drug, known as DYR533, was conducted at the the University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy and BIO5 Institute, in partnership with the Biodesign Institute in Phoenix. Read more
Image Indigenous Resilience Center is a 'seed' for tribal leaders to water and nurture Nov. 16, 2022 Since it was established last year, the Indigenous Resilience Center has added to its roster experts who have long worked with and for Native American communities. University leaders hope tribes can guide the center's next moves. Read more
Image Morning blue light treatment improves sleep in patients with PTSD Nov. 16, 2022 People with post-traumatic stress disorder experience better sleep, a reduction in the severity of PTSD symptoms and more effective treatments after exposure to blue light therapy, UArizona Health Sciences researchers found. Read more
Image Mapping rock glaciers to understand their future on Earth and Mars Nov. 16, 2022 University of Arizona researchers developed a new method for analyzing rock glaciers, which are made up of a mix of ice, sand and rocks. The method could help scientists better understand these "hidden giants" on Earth and Mars. Read more
Image Researchers explore how to protect the environment while helping those living in poverty Nov. 10, 2022 Ensuring all people have access to minimum resources and services, while also safeguarding the stability of the Earth's environment, will require significant societal transformations, a new study finds. Read more
Image UArizona-military partnerships focus on space security, language instruction and more Nov. 9, 2022 In honor of Veterans Day, University of Arizona News is highlighting some of the university's varied research, education and outreach partnerships with the U.S. military. Read more
Image Master's degree program focuses on revitalizing Native American languages Nov. 9, 2022 Since its founding in 1999, the Native American Languages and Linguistics master's degree program has been training students in linguistics, language documentation and language revitalization. Read more
Image UArizona researchers awarded $3.5M to fight extreme heat Nov. 9, 2022 The $3.5 million grant from the Department of Energy is part of a larger project that will bring together researchers from Arizona's three universities to study climate in the state's Sun Corridor. Read more
Image Tribal and university leaders discuss advancing Native American health Nov. 8, 2022 At the second annual Tribal Leaders Summit, leaders of Arizona tribes met with President Robert C. Robbins and learned about health sciences research and programs that serve Native American communities. Read more
Image Tropical cyclones act as 'massive heat pumps' that fuel extreme heat Nov. 8, 2022 Tropical cyclones often cause damage from strong winds, storm surges, intense rain and flooding, but extreme heat is an additional hazard, researchers have found. Extreme heat often follows tropical cyclones and can further complicate disaster recovery. Read more