The competition is designed to encourage students to conduct original research and to be reviewed by their peers.

A study in mice with genetic mutations seen in human Alzheimer's disease found that the feeling of hunger itself may protect against the disease.

Professor says he has never had an intro-level sudent answer every question correctly for an entire semester.

Gearing up to start an exercise program — especially for those over 40 — can be filled with pitfalls. Experts at UAB say start slow and low.

Bradley Yoder, Ph.D., was among the authors of the article in Nature Medicine.

Undergraduate researcher given top honors from College of Arts and Sciences.

Mike Wyss recently was honored by the Alabama Academy of Science with its 2011 Wright Gardner Award — the top state science award.

Research suggests that a class of drugs for rheumatoid arthritis seeking approval this year could be effective against other autoimmune diseases.