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What happens to bull riders' brains?

Concussion expert Nicholas Murray explains the invisible injury they face

How is a UNR Med lab helping to build a global defense against melioidosis?

Paul Brett’s lab leads pioneering work in melioidosis research, diagnostics and vaccine development through cross-continental collaboration

Understanding autism myths and misconceptions

Professors Shanon Taylor and Lindsay Diamond debunk common beliefs about autism, promoting a better understanding of neurodiversity

How can I help readers in upper elementary and middle school read more?

Professor Dianna Townsend shares strategies to spark a love of reading in older kids

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Vladimir Pravosudov named Regents’ Outstanding Researcher

Pravosudov’s research on chickadees has led to fascinating insights about bird cognition

UNR Med’s Learning and Wellness Resource Center: Supporting medical students holistically

The Center empowers students to intentionally integrate learning strategies and wellness practices into their medical school experience

Latest News

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Are lab-grown dairy proteins truly identical to natural dairy? New study raises questions

University of Nevada, Reno research finds key differences in animal-free dairy proteins that may impact gut microbiome diversity

Andrew Siciliano receives National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Siciliano will continue to study geochemistry at the University of Utah

Carl Nesbitt wins prestigious Arthur F. Taggart award, reflects on family ties

Nesbitt is the third generation in his family to graduate from the Mackay School

Surviving the entropy catastrophe

Superheated gold overturns long-held theory of superheating

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From rural roots to statewide impact

Adam Serfoss’ journey in health care and advocacy, from witnessing health disparities in rural Nevada to making change as a physician assistant student, veteran and future educator

Mother. Veteran. Future PA. Lauren Bell’s journey to medicine

From the military to medicine: How veteran Lauren Bell found new purpose in healing others

From Fallon to Hawai‘i: Online MPH alumnus Caden Salois plants seeds of sustainability

Caden Salois ‘21, ‘25 MPH, MASUST, believes in the power of breadfruit so deeply he has a tattoo of one

Ph.D. student Ai Ana Richmond named honorable mention from NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Turning a childhood curiosity into cutting-edge research, Richmond explores animal behavior and cognition in natural environments

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