Research

UK researchers uncover key brain cell communication breakdown in Alzheimer’s disease

a microscopic view of brain cells colored red, blue and bright green
By Lindsay Travis
Oct. 9, 2025

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging now have a better understanding of how the brain’s support cells communicate with blood vessels — a process that goes awry in Alzheimer’s disease.

Thursday

‘I am a UK Innovator’: Pigman College of Engineering’s Guoqiang Yu

Tuesday

HDI grant to advance employer engagement strategies in vocational rehabilitation

Diverse group of corporate professionals sitting around conference table and discussing ideas for project development.
Monday

NIH awards $11 million for UK diabetes prevention research

Two individuals wearing white lab coats are standing in a laboratory environment, looking at a computer monitor displaying scientific data.
Nov. 26, 2025

Bridging the gap: UK graduate student uses knitted e-textiles to meet accessibility needs

the image on the left shows a prototype e-textile material that responds to being stretched like a Slinky. On the right, the material is stretched
Nov. 25, 2025

UK researchers awarded IMLS grant to strengthen social services in public libraries

Two people looking at a book at a bookshelf.
Nov. 24, 2025

Recycling redefined: Interiors student research turns waste into art and opportunity

The art display that Skeeters created is on display in the Gray Design Building. Photo by Haley Simpkins.
Nov. 21, 2025

Call for proposals: UK Appalachian Research Symposium & Arts Showcase

Nov. 21, 2025

UK researchers developing neighborhood-level weather technology

Nov. 20, 2025

‘It’s a special outdoor classroom’: UK Robinson Forest Field Day demonstrates flash flooding modules for local youth

UK faculty members interacting with students
Nov. 20, 2025

‘I Am a UK Innovator:’ Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Allen Page

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