Research uncovers why IBD causes blood clots
Rates of inflammatory bowel disease are rising and there is no cure, but U study highlights way to make it less dangerous.
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The 8,000-year history of Great Salt Lake and its watershed is recorded in sediments
Geoscientist’s analysis of carbon and oxygen isotopes documents profound human-driven changes arising from agriculture and rail causeway.
Read MoreA potential way to relieve arthritic knees without drugs or surgery
New study led by U engineering professor shows gait retraining could significantly ease pain and slow cartilage damage.
Read MoreWildfire smoke exacerbates ozone pollution
U research modeled smoke produced in epic 2020 wildfire season to demonstrate how it drives ozone formation, further degrading air quality.
Read MoreMouse study raises questions about how Ozempic affects muscle size and strength
U research highlights need for clinical studies to pin down effects of popular weight-loss drug.
Read MoreSouth African caves filled with fossil clues to Pleistocene Epoch
NHMU paleontologist Tyler Faith’s research in the Cango Valley is helping fill gaps in the fossil record.
Read MoreHibernator ‘superpowers’ may lie hidden in human DNA
Utah research provides insights into unlocking genes that could lead to new treatments for diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders.
Read MoreCarbon ‘offsets’ aren’t working. Here’s a way to fix nature-based climate solutions
U-led research results in roadmap for harnessing Earth’s natural processes to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Read MoreU engineers develop novel material that efficiently removes ‘forever chemicals’
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This metal-organic framework both fluoresces in the presence of certain PFAS chemicals and absorbs these environmental contaminants that are widely used in consumer products.
Read MoreHere’s how the U.S. military can trim its massive carbon footprint
Reduced military spending would lead to significant savings in energy use, according to new research.
Read MoreIs there a place for AI in placing medical needles?
Review of scientific literature explores how artificial intelligence can best advance robotic deployment of needles inside the body.
Read MoreCan air pollution trigger an aneurysm?
Research led by neurosurgeon Robert Rennert links air pollution to an increased risk for bleeding in the brain, a serious but rare complication.
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