Science and Technology news from UAB
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Deep-space travel could create heart woes for astronauts
Cosmic radiation could be problematic for future astronauts’ arteries, but research could soon inform care for Earth-bound cancer patients.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Energy-use policy must balance benefits, risks of sources
Julia Gohlke investigates the link between coal consumption, electricity use and health to weigh the implications for energy policy.
Monday, April 04, 2011
Biotech program trains future workforce
The UAB biotechnology graduate program trains students in the science and business aspects of the field
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Antarctic marine ecosystems damaged by human activities
Antarctica is a “canary in the coal mine,” says UAB’s James McClintock and colleagues in recent review paper.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
UAB research targets way to stop brain tumor cell invasion
New research from UAB suggests a way to combat the invasion and spread of tumor cells in the brain.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Lifelong prevention still key to beating skin cancer
New technology and research may help detect and prevent skin cancer, but you can also take measures to avoid the disease.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Coal and electricity use examined for health benefits
Monday, March 07, 2011
Heart attacks rise following daylight-saving time
Sleep deprivation, stress and a confused circadian clock can be a lethal combination
Monday, March 07, 2011
Mathworks site license to boost UAB’s research power
UAB is Alabama’s first university to employ the total TAH license giving unlimited use of MATLAB in both teaching and research activities.
Friday, March 04, 2011
UAB biologists show how veggies work in cancer-fighting diet
Newly published research says an “epigenetics diet” can help prevent cancers and other aging-related diseases
