News Archive: Research
UK Animal and Food Sciences researcher earns national Emerging Investigator Grant to study PCOS
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Jordan Strickler
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The $10,000 award from the Society for the Study of Reproduction will support gene-level work on how postnatal obesity may change ovarian function.
100 years of innovation and service: UK Research and Education Center celebrates its impact and resilience
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Jennifer Elwell
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Established to serve Western Kentucky farmers, the University of Kentucky research station at Princeton has transformed global agriculture and continues to meet new challenges.
Workshop unites pathologists and regulators to advance racehorse safety
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Jordan Strickler
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Some might view it as “too late"; however, the necropsy workshop helps prevent future accidents, protecting both horses and riders.
UK student helping build a better base for 3D-printed foods
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Jordan Strickler
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Curiosity, compassion and chemistry drive one UK student’s food printing project.
UK researcher’s work understanding honey bees receives prestigious grant
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Lindsay Travis
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One University of Kentucky researcher has earned a prestigious award to advance her studies on how environmental changes impact honey bees.
Beef Bash 2025 provides education, research and fellowship for Kentucky’s cattle producers
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Jennifer Elwell
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The University of Kentucky is hosting its annual Beef Bash at the C. Oran Little Research Center on Saturday, September 20, with cutting-edge demonstrations and fun activities for all ages.
UK study on antibiotic resistance in cattle-associated bacteria shows potential impact on One Health
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky researchers are beginning to better understand antibiotic resistance, safeguarding its impact on humans, animals and the environment.
University of Kentucky student aiding the future of farming
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Jordan Strickler
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By championing intermediate wheatgrass health, one UK undergraduate hopes to lock Kentucky hillsides in place.
‘Health halo’ effect? UK study suggests children’s cereal is trending towards lower nutritional quality
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Christopher Carney
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Considered to be a staple for many families at breakfast time, a new study suggests that cereals have become unhealthier in the past decade for children.
Cultivating growth in horticulture: UK Research and Education Center reflects on a century of impact
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Jennifer Elwell
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Improving fruit and vegetable production in Western Kentucky was a primary focus of the Princeton-based agricultural experiment station when it opened in 1925. Later efforts included integrated pest management strategies and nursery crops, elevating the significance of UKREC’s horticulture impact.