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A common pinworm medication may stop and reverse cancer growth in Merkel cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, according to research led by University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers.

Neuroscientists have combined traditional speech therapy with electrical stimulation of the brain to treat primary progressive aphasia, a condition that causes a decline in language abilities.

The goal of the research is to better understand the fundamental mechanisms underlying fall risk, and to help determine why patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments are more likely to lose their balance and fall down than cognitively healthy adults.

Analyzing radiocarbon in tree-ring samples, scientists have created the most detailed record yet of solar activity during the first millennium B.C.E.

A mission to probe the mysteries of the faint universe made a major stride toward launch after the completion of the spacecraft "bus" assembly.

In recognition of their exceptional achievements in teaching, research and scholarship, three University of Arizona faculty members were confirmed as Regents Professors by the Arizona Board of Regents.

Janko Nikolich, Jiang Wu and Dennis Zaritsky have achieved the highest faculty rank at the university, recognizing their exceptional achievements in research and higher education.

Dozens of U of A programs are recognized as among the best in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings.

It is no secret that the University of Arizona is a leader in space exploration. At the heart of that exploration is the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, which is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary.