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UCF Study Suggests Some Alzheimer’s Symptoms May Begin Outside the Brain

Using human-on-a-chip technology, UCF researchers reveal that movement-related Alzheimer’s symptoms may start in the body’s nerves and muscles.

7 UCF Health Physicians Are Orlando’s Top Docs

In addition to caring for patients at UCF Health’s two locations — in East Orlando and Lake Nona — the College of Medicine faculty honorees also educate medical students, residents and fellows.

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Artemis II Images Prepare UCF Researchers for Their Own Lunar Mission

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How Do You Cook in Space?

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A Common Job Search Tool ‘Brings Some Order to the Chaos’ for Candidates Staring Down a Tough Market

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SPOTLIGHT: ‘Spaceman of Bohemia’ Comes Home to Orlando with Author Jaroslav Kalfař

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Events at UCF

Apr 16

Chamber Winds Recital 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Apr 16

SVAD Distinguished Artist Series: Bahareh Khoshooee 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Apr 16

Symphony Under the Stars 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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