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Biology professors collaborate to restore natural riverbed in coastal Georgia

man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

A research team from Augusta University and Georgia Southern University have collaborated on research focused on the restoration of the natural riverbed of the Satilla River in coastal Georgia.

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Three-Minute Thesis winner presents findings to University System of Georgia

Paige Boeke

After graduating, Augusta University doctoral student Shannon Barwick hopes to pursue a career in medical education.

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New method gives rapid, objective insight into how cells are changed by disease

Toni Baker

TDAExplore takes the detailed imaging provided by microscopy, pairs it with a hot area of mathematics called topology and the analytical power of artificial intelligence to give a new perspective on changes in a cell and where they happen, says Dr...

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NIH grants Dental College of Georgia $1.8 million to study bone loss therapy

man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

“Successfully funded NIH research grants are the ‘tide that lifts all ships,’” Dr. Christopher W. Cutler said.

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New gene identified that contributes to progression to type 1 diabetes

Toni Baker

The interaction of a natural lock and key recruits immune cells to the pancreas, which attack insulin-producing islet cells, resulting in a lifelong course of insulin therapy and a lifelong increased risk of other health problems like heart and...

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Small amounts of carbon monoxide may help protect vision in diabetes

Toni Baker

MCG scientists have early evidence that HBI-002, a low-dose oral compound developed by Hillhurst Biopharmaceuticals, can safely reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the retina.

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Sequencing respiratory viruses provides new insight on coinfections, viral spread and COVID

Toni Baker

Researchers have developed a viral panel that enables the simultaneous testing for SARS-CoV-2 along with numerous common respiratory viruses.

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Sex differences emerging in blood pressure regulation

Toni Baker

Dr. Mykola Mamenko has evidence that the mechanism for developing hypertension is different in males and females, which could help identify which antihypertensives would work better for them.

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Augusta University hosts international rural health symposium with universities from Scotland and UGA

Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Augusta University is proud to announce it is partnering with The University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University in Scotland, as well as the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, to hold an inaugural international rural health symposium on...

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Patients with kidney transplants more vulnerable to common, usually harmless bacterium

Toni Baker

“Kidney transplant patients are at risk for all kinds of infections,” says Dr. Sandeep Padala, nephrologist at MCG and the Augusta University Health System.

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School of Computer and Cyber Sciences dean publishes distributed computing storage book

Avatar photoHaley Crain

School of Computer and Cyber Sciences Dean, Dr. Alex Schwarzmann, co-authored a book "Consistent Distributed Storage." The book presents several key approaches to implementing shared memory services for networked systems.

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Study on suicide prevention aimed at adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum

Avatar photoStacey Eidson

Compared to the general population, autistic people are up to nine times more likely to think about suicide, up to five times more likely to attempt suicide and more than seven times more likely to die by suicide.

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Glycerin is safe, effective in psoriasis model

Toni Baker

Glycerin, or glycerol, helps calm the classic scaly, red, raised and itchy patches in a psoriasis model.

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Nasal microbiota holds clues to who will develop symptoms from novel coronavirus

Toni Baker

The microbiota in the nose and upper throat likely contains biomarkers for assessing how sick an individual infected with SARS-CoV-2 may get and for developing new treatment strategies to improve their outcome, researchers say.

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College of Science and Mathematics researchers look for ‘green’ solutions in manufacturing

Si-Long Chen

“It has been great being Dr. Agee’s research student. He’s very hands-on with his mentorship. He helps me realize my mistakes without tearing me down. Not a lot of people can do that.”

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Applications open for paid student biopharmaceutical research opportunity

Paige Boeke

Two Augusta University faculty have teamed up to provide a research opportunity to STEM undergraduates interested in a career in drug development.

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Georgia Cancer Center receives $1.7M grant to study why aggressive form of breast cancer can resist treatment

Chris Curry

Understanding the role a certain molecule plays in both cancer cells, as well as the cells tasked to kill foreign invaders in the body, could be the key to unlocking the benefits of treatment for one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.

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Mathematical constructions of COVID virus activity could provide new insight for vaccines, treatment

Toni Baker

Mathematical constructions of the action of SARS-CoV-2 and its spikes can help fine-tune prevention and treatment.

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College of Science and Mathematics stays focused on grant-funded research through pandemic challenges

Si-Long Chen

Augusta University’s College of Science and Mathematics received numerous research grants during fiscal year 2019. Dean John Sutherland hosted a celebration of those accomplishments on Sept. 6, 2019, at the Maxwell Alumni House. Fast-forward...

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Center for Bioethics and Health Policy works to improve public health via civic engagement

man smilingMiguelangelo Hernandez

The Center for Bioethics and Health Policy was established as center of excellence at Augusta University in 2016.

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