UC unlocks genetic lives of bugs
January 23, 2020
The University of Cincinnati is helping to sequence the genomes of 5,000 insects, spiders and crustaceans as part of an international project. The results will lead to better agriculture, improved food safety and advances in medicine.
What do Chinese opera masks and spiders have in common? A lot, as it turns out.
January 24, 2020
University of Cincinnati biology student Jenny Yi-Ting Sung is applying analytical tools normally associated with studying evolution to examine Chinese opera masks. So far she has found surprising parallels in the significance of color and pattern in nature and in Jing masks.
Bioengineer: UC builds better color vision test for animals
March 20, 2020
Bioengineer.org examines UC's research into the color vision of fiddler crabs.
UC builds better test of animal vision
March 12, 2020
UC biologists created a simple color vision test for animals using a modified liquid crystal display and light-emitting diodes. They can tell if animals such as fiddler crabs can distinguish different hues.
UC, Children’s research collaboration leads to Fulbright in homeland
May 22, 2020
UC international grad student, Dylan David, credits his collaboration with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Med Ctr. for Fulbright grant to homeland in Trinidad.
Silk offers homemade solution for COVID-19 prevention
September 22, 2020
With personal protective equipment still in short supply, researchers at the University of Cincinnati examined what common household fabrics might work best as a face covering. They found that silk is breathable, washable and moisture better than cotton or synthetics.