Research & Innovation

Newfound details of rare disease may advance understanding of brain tumors.

Study is first to reveal the role of the kidney in the regulation of iron metabolism following injury.

UAB study suggests aerobic and resistance training one day a week is as beneficial as three days a week for woman over 60

Previous data has shown that areas of the south — specifically Mississippi and Alabama – are the fattest in the U.S. But new data from the REGARDS study proves this wrong.

UAB professors pens a book that examines black conservatism.

International team led by UAB finds 78 percent drop in leatherback turtle nests at primary nesting site; largest marine turtle in world may vanish.

UAB team rewarded for helping stop social media botnet and others; Facebook donates $250,000 of money recovered from spammers to CIA|JFR

UAB injury researchers recommend the use of helmets to reduce the number of deaths and injuries due to head/neck trauma during a tornado.

NIH grant for brain cancer also makes UAB one of few centers with four Specialized Program of Research Excellence awards.

A longer Achilles tendon generates more power, leading to greater energy efficiency and possible performance gains.