Breakthrough in Understanding Amylin Could Pave Way for Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Amylin, a hormone that controls appetite and blood sugar by activating three different receptors in the brain, could be the basis for the next blockbuster obesity drugs. A University of Oklahoma study published today...

OU College of Dentistry Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Expand Pediatric Residency

The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry has earned a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to expand the workforce of pediatric dentists in Oklahoma and...

University of Oklahoma’s Smoking Cessation App Performs Well in Clinical Trial

While smoking rates in the United States have substantially declined over the past six decades, smoking remains high among people with low incomes, leading to health disparities. A smartphone app that delivers...

OU Researchers Study Effects of Cannabis on Facial Wound Healing After Surgery

University of Oklahoma researchers are conducting a first-of-its-kind study to determine whether cannabis use affects recovery from the wounds associated with head and neck cancer surgery. The outcomes may have...

OU Enters Next Phase of AI Innovation

With roughly one-quarter of the University of Oklahoma’s research rooted in AI, OU is harnessing its transformative power across fields to drive real-world solutions and equip students to thrive as...
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