Creighton research seeks ways to prevent sudden deaths from epilepsy
Kristina Simeone, PhD, professor and director of the Master of Science in Neuroscience Program, has received a five-year, $2.45 million grant from the National [...]
UNMC brings AI expertise to $6 million NSF crop resilience project
UNMC researchers will bring expertise in artificial intelligence and computational biology to a new $6 million National Science Foundation project focused on developing stronger, [...]
Landmark Study Sheds Light on Cochlear Implant Success in Kids
When a child with hearing loss needs a cochlear implant, parents naturally have questions. How well will they understand what I say? What can [...]
Research-specific funding awards jump 35% for UNMC
The University of Nebraska Medical Center saw research-specific awards jump 35% in fiscal year 2025-26, to more than $230 million from $170 million in [...]
Creighton vestibular research to improve balance treatment, fall prevention
The human body is a marvel, made up of intricate organ systems and networks of interconnected pathways that work in perfect harmony. We don’t [...]
Listen Closely: Baby Talk Tool Reveals Developmental Clues
“Mama” or “Dada”? Parents eagerly await baby’s first words. Did you know that all the babbling and cooing along the way is how babies [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]