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Mule helps scientists build the clearest horse and donkey genomes yet

Sep 3, 2026, 7:13 AM

A mule has helped researchers build the most complete reference genomes to date for horses and donkeys, giving scientists access to complex regions of DNA that earlier versions could not fully capture.

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A summer of discovery: UK senior advances academic, research goals through international study

Sep 2, 2026, 3:37 PM

UK senior Eduarda Frizzo Pereira advanced her academic and research goals through international study in Europe and a summer research internship, preparing for a future career in economics and academia.

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20 students selected for undergraduate research ambassador program

Sep 2, 2026, 1:21 PM

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research has selected 20 outstanding undergraduates for the 2026-27 Research Ambassador program.

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VR practice for public speaking: Brandi Frisby’s CURATE research

Sep 2, 2026, 8:14 AM

UK researcher Brandi Frisby explores how virtual reality public speaking practice boosts student confidence, reduces anxiety and prepares learners for careers.

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Students gain ‘unbelievably valuable’ experience from U-DAIRE program

Aug 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

For the second consecutive year, two UK students were selected for the Undergraduate Development and Internship Research Experience.

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UK researcher earns international award to pursue bold new direction in Alzheimer’s, dementia research

Aug 28, 2026, 7:56 AM

Daniel Lee has been awarded a $750,000 Tauopathy Challenge Workshop grant supported by the Rainwater Charitable Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Aging Mind Foundation and CurePSP.

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The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges announced to advance Kentucky

Aug 28, 2026, 7:29 AM

Six projects have been selected as The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges.

Applications open for CCTS K12 research career development program

Aug 27, 2026, 1:01 PM

The University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science is opening applications for a two-year career development program designed to help early-career faculty launch independent research careers. Known as the CCTS K12 Career Development Program, the award is funded through the National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award mechanism. Applications are due Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET. Selected scholars will begin their awards on Nov. 1, 2026.

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Fighting childhood obesity: UK researchers study semaglutide with adolescents

Aug 27, 2026, 7:18 AM

UK researchers are studying semaglutide in adolescents with severe obesity to assess its impact on heart health and long-term disease risk.

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Beam Institute students gain global spirits experience in Scotland

Aug 25, 2026, 2:04 PM

UK students from the James B. Beam Institute gained global industry experience in Scotland, collaborating with Ballindalloch Distillery and exploring international spirits production, marketing and estate whiskey traditions.

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