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Markey study highlights new target, potential therapy for treatment-resistant cancers

Jan 30, 2025, 7:20 AM

UK Markey Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new way to combat therapy-resistant cancers by targeting a specific protein modification, according to a new study

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UK 4-H team creates best-selling outdoor game book for kids

Jan 30, 2025, 7:14 AM

A team from UK’s 4-H Youth Development program collaborated with UK Innovate’s Social Innovation team to create a bestselling book packed with unforgettable outdoor adventures for kids.

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People Behind Our Research: Dmitry Strakovsky strives to connect the arts and health

Jan 30, 2025, 7:02 AM

Dmitry "Dima" Strakovsky is fostering collaborations between creative disciplines and health care through an innovative initiative at UK called Creative Link.

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Call for submissions: UK’s open-access, interdisciplinary undergraduate research journal

Jan 29, 2025, 7:17 AM

The UK Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting submissions for the 2024-25 issue of Aperture, an open-access, interdisciplinary student journal. The submission deadline is Feb. 15.

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‘DNA doesn't lie’: New genetic study illuminates genetic diversity in North American Thoroughbreds

Jan 28, 2025, 7:14 AM

Researchers from UK have helped unveil the most comprehensive genetic study of North American Thoroughbred horses to date.

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‘Behind the Blue’ guest podcast: ‘Talking FACS’ from Martin-Gatton CAFE

Jan 27, 2025, 7:51 AM

On this guest episode, Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, discusses a critical and timely issue—the alarming rise of stimulant use alongside the ongoing opioid crisis, a phenomenon some experts refer to as a "twin epidemic."

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UK-led study points to possible genetic explanation for regeneration

Jan 27, 2025, 7:30 AM

Research led by biologists at UK has found that the ability to regenerate complex tissue may be more widespread in mammals than previously thought.

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Beckman Scholar acquires advance skills, improved confidence in the lab

Jan 24, 2025, 6:45 AM

Senior Kaitlyn Brock, a member of the Beckman Scholars Program 2023-24 cohort, hopes her research will drive improvements in the pharmacological treatments used for sepsis.

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Engineering tomorrow: Morris’ path in STEM, passion for mentoring the next generation

Jan 23, 2025, 7:34 AM

Ashley Morris, a principal research engineer at the UK Center for Applied Energy Research and part of the Carbon Materials Research Group, is among a new generation of women engineers who are paving the way for women in science.

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Markey to launch summer science program for deaf high school students

Jan 23, 2025, 7:20 AM

The UK Markey Cancer Center has been selected as one of five cancer centers nationwide to participate in an innovative program that introduces deaf high school students to careers in cancer research and health care.

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