Browse Health stories - November, 2009

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  • Scientists at UA, Collaborating Institutions Decode Maize Genome
    Health, Science and Technology November 19, 2009
    UANews | Scientists led by Arizona Genomics Institute director Rod Wing and colleagues at collaborating institutions have deciphered the genetic code of maize.
  • UA Research Finds Ritalin's Benefits in Treating Children with Autism
    Health November 18, 2009
    UANews | UA researchers present evidence that the Ritalin is effective in treating preschoolers with Autism in a first-ever clinical trial to test the medication's efficacy with children with the disorder.
  • Engineers Will Create Planetary Rover From Retinal Implant Test Robot
    Health, Science and Technology November 10, 2009
    UANews | The research, led by Wolfgang Fink,  will aid both people with visual impairments and scientists involved in planetary exploration.
  • Medical School Founder Remembered in New Book
    General News, Health November 4, 2009
    UANews | A new book tells the story of Dr. Merlin K. DuVal, the founding dean of the UA College of Medicine.
  • Steele Center Researcher Receives $1.25M From CDC to Study Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
    Health November 4, 2009
    UANews | The project will study the prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Arizona and Nevada.
  • Dr. Fernando Martinez Appointed Director of the BIO5 Institute
    Health, Science and Technology November 2, 2009
    UANews | Martinez is one of the most highly regarded researchers worldwide in childhood lung diseases.