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Research Proposes Background Noise to Prevent Side Channel Attacks on Computer Keyboards
Researchers have developed a mechanism that emits sound to thwart eavesdroppers from detecting passwords entered with computer keyboards.
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Stealth Pig Cells May Hold the Key to Treating Diabetes in Humans
Coating insulin-producing cell-clusters with a thin protective layers may be a way to modify and use pig tissue to ultimately treat human diabetes. Testing in mice is the next step.
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Research Finds Novel Defense Against Sophisticated Smartphone Keyloggers
Researchers have turned a malicious application into a defense mechanism for attacks on motion sensors in mobile devices.
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Maddox Translates Groundbreaking Abolitionist Play from Puerto Rico
Alejandro Tapia y Rivera (1826–1882) is widely considered to the father of Puerto Rican literature. Maddox's translation of La Cuarterona provides a new window into the literary contribution of Tapia and the cultural heritage of Puerto Rico.
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Exercising After Mentally Demanding Tasks Could Help Prevent Overeating, Study Finds
A study by researchers led by a Department of Psychology alumnus and including psychology faculty suggests exercise may be the key to curbing your appetite after a long day at the office.
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Watch the New Department of Music Video
Performance videos and photos from the UAB Department of Music are captured in the department's new "Music that will change your world" video.
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Liber Publishes Book on the Transformation of Ukraine
George O. Liber has published his third book, Total Wars and the Making of Modern Ukraine, 1914-1954 (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2016).
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Advancements in Aging Research Target Multiple Age-related Diseases
Articles published today by UAB and its Geroscience Network collaborators explore new interventions in aging processes as part of an effort to increase the healthy, independent years of life for the elderly.
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Nominations Sought for Ireland Visiting Scholar Prize
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Ireland Visiting Scholar Prize. The prize will be presented at a reception to be held later in the spring.
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Wearable Cloud Could Be Less Expensive, More Powerful Form of Mobile Computing
A wearable cloud make the design of mobile and wearable devices simple, inexpensive and lightweight by having mobile device users tap into the resources of the wearable cloud, instead of relying solely on the capabilities of their mobile hardware.
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MSW Program Will Begin Accepting Applications on Sept. 1
MSW program applications will be available starting on September 1, 2016.
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In Memoriam: Lisa Tamiris Becker
Lisa Tamiris Becker, founding director of the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, passed away on Friday after an illness.
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Research Shows Sharing of Cavity-causing Bacteria May Not Be Only From Mothers to Children
Kids often acquire S. mutans, a cavity-causing bacterium from nonfamily members, researchers report at the American Society for Microbiology annual meeting.
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The Zebrafish’s Growing Impact on Medical Research
The zebrafish is making its mark in the field of biomedical research, becoming one of the fastest-growing models of human disease.
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Undergraduate Neuroscience Students Elect Class Representatives
The Undergraduate Neuroscience Program has elected their first class representatives to serve for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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UAB Researcher Receives Funding for Rheumatology Study
A pilot grant was recently awarded to UAB to investigate a noninvasive method of detecting neuroinflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
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New Computer and Information Sciences Degree Program at UAB is First in the State
The UAB Department of Computer Science joins a short list of computer science programs in the Southeast to offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in computer science.
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UAB to Launch New Master of Social Work Program With Focus on Health and Behavioral Health
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Social Work has announced the formation of a Master of Social Work (MSW) program commencing in the fall of 2017.
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An Antarctic Sponge Offers New Hope Against Deadly MRSA Infection
A potent compound discovered by UAB researchers in Antarctic waters could be a new weapon against a bacterial infection that kills thousands each year.
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Why Do Women Live Longer than Men?
A survival advantage for female humans stands out in a UAB review of sex differences in longevity across many species. Understanding why could inform treatments to extend healthy lifespans.
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