What Happens When Health Information Meets Social Media Algorithms?
For many people, social media has become an everyday source of health information. A quick scroll through TikTok or Instagram can expose users to [...]
Nebraska researchers link gut microbe to cancer-fighting immune response
A new study from a team including University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers is the first to show metabolites produced by certain bacteria in the gut [...]
Could Better Sleep Lead to Better Mental Health?
For many college students, poor sleep feels like a normal part of campus life. Between coursework, jobs, extracurricular activities, and the constant demands of [...]
Scientific Progress Requires Scientific Review – Statement on OMB Rules
Nebraska is built on hard work, practical knowledge, innovation, and a deep respect for the land. We plant seeds each spring trusting that careful cultivation [...]
From Molecules to Mentorship: Dr. Andrea Holmes Advances Research and the Next Generation of Scientists
Dr. Andrea Holmes has been passionate about science since high school. Curious about how molecules make up the natural world, she delved into organic [...]
Barb Allen to Headline 2027 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference
Nebraska Cures and Bio Nebraska, co-hosts of the Nebraska Women in STEM Conference, announced today that construction industry trailblazer Barb Allen will headline the 2027 [...]
Husker researchers study invisible plastics in everyday drinks
Every sip of water or coffee might come with something extra — particles so small they can’t be seen, tasted or felt. Scientists now [...]
Rapid Advances in Alzheimer’s Research Happening Now
More hope is on the horizon for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are making progress for a condition long defined by fear and uncertainty. “Just a [...]
Weaver earns $4M grant to target future flu pandemics
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln research effort aims to strengthen defenses against future flu pandemics by advancing a vaccine designed to provide strong, durable immunity [...]
Pathology lab reveals new research into HPV infection
A team of researchers from UNMC’s Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology has discovered a critical strategy human papillomavirus (HPV) uses to establish infection [...]