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New University of Kentucky Authors Collection Showcases Faculty Work & Research

Sep 25, 2026, 9:45 AM

UK Libraries has assembled a new curated collection that highlights the work and research of the university’s many industrious scribblers and keen-eyed editors. The University of Kentucky Authors Collection makes available in one place all the monographs whose authors or editors are affiliated with UK: a whopping 893 titles published since 2006, including 272 e-books and 621 print titles.

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UK researchers track emerging pathogens at arctic bird gathering

Sep 25, 2026, 7:24 AM

A team of UK researchers is collaborating with Alaska Native communities to study how diseases spread and evolve in annual gatherings of migratory birds before they reach human populations.

UK researchers part of renewed NIH study examining environmental factors and Alzheimer’s disease

Sep 23, 2026, 8:36 AM

UK researchers are part of a nationwide effort examining how the places people spend their lives may influence their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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UK neurologist proposes new approach to help detect hidden brain cancers earlier

Sep 23, 2026, 7:45 AM

In a new paper, Jay Avasarala, describes a workflow that adds cerebrospinal fluid liquid biopsy to the evaluation of certain patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis.

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New Sanders-Brown program helps recent graduates explore careers in Alzheimer’s research

Sep 23, 2026, 7:22 AM

A new Sanders-Brown program helps recent graduates explore careers in Alzheimer’s disease research through mentorship, training and hands-on experience.

UK study finds families raising autistic children show resilience alongside higher stress

Sep 22, 2026, 7:42 AM

Families raising a child with autism may experience greater levels of stress, but new UK research published in the journal Autism suggests that is only part of the story.

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UK scientists build most complete genetic map of the brown rat

Sep 21, 2026, 7:50 AM

UK scientists at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment have helped create a nearly complete genetic map of the brown rat.

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Kentucky reports examine suicide, self-harm and firearm injuries

Sep 18, 2026, 10:19 AM

Two new reports from the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center provide a look at recent trends in suicide, nonfatal intentional self-harm, behavioral healthcare and nonfatal firearm injuries among Kentuckians.

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Genetic clues help reveal kids’ cancer risk

Sep 18, 2026, 8:16 AM

In this episode of behind the blue, learn how UK researchers use advanced genetic testing to uncover inherited cancer risks in children and help families make informed health care decisions.

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UK researchers study AI’s potential to strengthen math teaching

Sep 18, 2026, 7:34 AM

An NSF-funded UK study explores how generative AI could provide teachers with timely feedback to strengthen mathematics teaching and student learning.

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