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Researchers go deep to understand antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Biology and geology professor Hazel Barton's findings in ancient cave will provide researchers with a better understanding of the medicines doctors rely upon to combat infection and why, increasingly, they are failing. -
Four-winged dinosaur’s showy feathers reveal mate attraction, daytime activity
UA's Matthew Shawkey and Liliana D'Alba are part of an international research team that continues to make discoveries that are changing what we know about long-extinct species. -
BS/MD Spanish Minor Recognized by BOT
Anthony Dao was nominated by Dr. Dejbord and recognized by the Board of Trustees for his academic excellence as well as for his many accomplishments as undergraduate students at the University of Akron. -
Nearly 3,600 vote for their favorite UA ad
Nearly 3,600 individuals voted for their favorite UA ad, kicking off the "Energy of Innovation" marketing campaign. And the winner is... -
New ad campaign centered on UA's 'Energy of Innovation'
The University has launched a new advertising and marketing campaign that gives the community an inside look at the innovative spirit that drives research, learning and discovery at Akron.
Hope Ball - Integrated Biosciences PhD student
Research Spotlight: Biology
Studying "Obese" Whales to Understand Human Obesity
How do mammals get fat and stay fat? Specifically, how do whales do it? That’s what researchers in UA Biology are trying to finout out. To do so, Hope Ball, a PhD student in the Integrated Biosciences program is looking at tiny protein called leptin that’s involved in how the body regulates how much it eats and how much energy it burns. The goal for mammals is typically to find a balance between food intake and energy burn. Whales, and other obese mammals, have found a way to build large fat stores despite this balance but rather than being obese they appear to be healthy and happy as fat mammals. Learn More
