On the brink of HIV study breakthrough

African green monkeys provide UA researchers with clues about virus's possible weaknesses

By Matt Lewis

Researchers at the UA have found new clues that could potentially lead to a better understanding of human immunodeficiency virus and the possibility of a reduction in HIV-related deaths. By studying the simian immunodeficiency virus found in African green monkeys, UA researchers have discovered that the monkeys had an HIV-like virus after the lineage split into four species, dating the virus to as recently as 3 million years ago.

UApresents celebrates end of budget concerns

By Yusra Tekbali

UApresents has recovered from their last year's deficit of nearly $1 million to generate a net income of $99,000 at the close of this season. Faced with the very likely possibility of shutting down last year, President Robert Shelton approved a $1.2 million loan to the organization, which it is working on paying back, said Natalie Bohnet, UApresents executive director.

Sarver Center director touts new resuscitation method

By Matt Lewis

Cardiac arrest victims need not hold their breath any longer, as a new technique for resuscitation has emerged. Dr. Gordon Ewy, director of the UA's Sarver Heart Center, and a CPR research group have pioneered a new type of CPR known as cardio-cerebral resuscitation.

'Bug Man' clarifies ruckus over cicadas

Chirping insects good for trees, Olson says

By Jennifer Tramm

The trees are alive with the sound of … mating cicadas? Cicadas are what cause all that loud buzzing during the hottest part of the day in summer, said Carl "Bug Man" Olson, a UA entomologist and lecturer. But the phenomenon is not restricted to just noise.

Wildcat Road Trip: San Francisco

By Alan Fullmer

San Francisco is a tourist's dream, and San Francisco knows it. Tourist traps like Fisherman's Wharf, the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz attract millions of out-of-towners each year. So what can you do to avoid being the camera-around-the-neck Joe buying clam chowder and calling the place "San Fran?" Find something else to do.