Research

July 17, 2026

UK researcher developing robot to grow healthier tomatoes

Close-up of a tomato plant growing in a greenhouse, with a cluster of small unripe green tomatoes hanging from the vine.
July 16, 2026

Two hours of sleep restored: UK researchers make Alzheimer’s breakthrough

Side-by-side microscopic images compare brain tissue from a control sample and a PLX3397-treated sample. Fluorescent colors identify amyloid plaques, immune cells, and other cellular markers used to examine changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
July 16, 2026

Mary Kay Rayens: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

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July 14, 2026

UK researcher helps solve longstanding black hole mystery 

Image of a glowing elliptical galaxy surrounded by reddish filaments of gas, with a bright central core against a dark, star-filled background.
July 14, 2026

CLIMBS launches real-time network to forecast Kentucky landslides

A small house shows significant damage, with siding torn away, a buckled foundation, and mud debris surrounding the property. The scene reflects the effects of a recent landslide or ground failure.
July 14, 2026

Joseph Young: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

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July 13, 2026

Sanders-Brown director Linda Van Eldik honored with international lifetime achievement award for Alzheimer’s research

Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., director of the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, stands in a research laboratory.
July 10, 2026

Sean Schaub appointed executive director of KNEDA

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July 10, 2026

UK RADOR team develops tool to track impacts of opioid settlement funding across state

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July 9, 2026

Doug Boyd: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

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