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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 will yield a fruitful harvest in the fall. Science works [...]
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 chemistry because it “connects structure, function, and real-world applications.” Growing [...]
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 event as keynote speaker. The fifth annual conference will be [...]
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 believe those invisible fragments, known as microplastics and nanoplastics, could [...]
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 few years ago, there was no real treatment,” said Tony [...]
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 against multiple high-risk avian strains. By targeting both mutating surface [...]
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 after entering cells. The study, recently published in the Proceedings [...]
Woman in STEM: Elsa Forsberg
Nebraska Women in STEM talked to wildlife biologist Elsa Forsberg about her passion for protecting endangered species and what a career in wildlife biology really looks like. Elsa Forsberg lies covered in grass in a [...]
2025 Boys Town Research in Review
Research happens behind the scenes, but its impact is deeply personal for families seeking the best possible care for their children. Boys Town’s commitment to discovery goes back to our founder, Father Edward J. [...]
UNMC researchers identify new mechanism behind glaucoma
Iqbal Ahmad, PhD, professor in the UNMC Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, and his team have published a new study, identifying a biological mechanism that causes the optic nerve to degenerate independently of eye [...]