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"If I were a coral, I would dread seeing these parrotfish.” —William Fitt, @UGAEcology t.uga.edu/410BWlW

“It’s never going to be possible to bring something back that is 100% identical in every way to a species that used to be alive. But we can create versions of extinct species that can help to make present-day ecosystems more robust, more resilient in the face of whatever it is…

Congratulations to #UGALaw alum Ben Land (J.D.’92) on being appointed to the Georgia Supreme Court! He previously served on the Georgia Court of Appeals. law.uga.edu/graduates-news

“Think of a mouse or rabbit and how quickly and how much they reproduce. Now make that into a large mammal and introduce it to an area where there’s no natural predators except for people." t.uga.edu/3IGQC3l

“Our study found one genetic locus that modifies this effect. For individuals with a homozygous genotype, taking fish oil will increase their blood omega-3 levels by 0.45 units. For individuals with C/CT genotype (heterozygous), the increase is 0.5 units. For individuals with…

More than 1 in 3 corals in Buttonwood Sound frequented by parrotfish were bleached. A pesky fish may be the culprit behind bleached tropical coral off the coast of the Florida Keys, according to research from @UGAEcology. t.uga.edu/410BWlW

Beth Shapiro, the Chief Science Officer at @colossal and a MacArthur Fellow, helped clone the extinct dire wolf, but before that, she was a UGA Honors student trying to find her way! t.uga.edu/3ICB1BW

Gifted students are often placed in separate classes under different expectations. And while some experience school just like any other kid, a recent study from the @ugamfecoe found some gifted students face challenges their peers don’t. Read more here: t.uga.edu/3TQZFBd

The laurel dace has lots of challenges, from invasive species to silty streams to parasites, but weather in summer 2024 was nearly the final straw. As drought cut off its streams, conservation scientists were forced to take action and rescue individuals from two populations for…

Doctors or School of Medicine models? It depends on the day.

Liang Dong, professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Microelectronics Research Center at Iowa State University, is set to become the University of Georgia’s newest Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar! t.uga.edu/4m0Tned

Weather, disease and pests aren’t the only things that can wreak havoc on Georgia’s agricultural industry. New @UGAWarnell research found wild pigs to be a startling cause of damage on farms and crops. t.uga.edu/3IGQC3l

Negative childhood experiences can potentially lead to lifelong physical health challenges, according to new UGA research. t.uga.edu/3GPEhJF

No, this isn't Jurassic Park ... this is real life. UGA grad Beth Shapiro, Chief Science Officer at Colossal Biosciences, and her colleagues have brought the dire wolf back from extinction. t.uga.edu/3ICB1BW @HonorsAtUGA @UGAFranklin @ugaalumniassoc

Athens is a vibrant town that is enhanced by its small businesses. And many of these small business owners have relied on the UGA Small Business Development Center as a source of advice and support. Over the past five years the SBDC has provided consulting to 428 entrepreneurs,…

🧠 @universityofga researchers have found a compound that may help the brain heal after TBI by boosting its antioxidant defenses. #UGAVetMed’s Jarrod Call is working with the Regenerative Bioscience Center to move it toward human TBI treatment. ugavetmed.com/3IdTG70

PAWSITIVE STORY: Shiloh, a 7-year-old Labrador retriever, just completed her final chemo treatment! After surgery and weeks of care with #UGAVetMed oncology resident, Dr. Courtney Bush, she rang the bell surrounded by her care team and family. Go Shiloh!

BIG things happening out on South Milledge Avenue for @UGATrack 😳 #GoDawgs

.@ugaalumniassoc has named its 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, recognizing a group of young alumni based on their personal, professional and philanthropic achievements. This year’s group includes honorees across various industries, including pro sports, medicine, space exploration and…

Before she was a reality star, @survivorcbs winner and author, Parvati Shallow (ABJ '04) was a @UGAGrady grad! t.uga.edu/3THS2Ni