New drug protects mitochondria and prevents kidney injury in mice
U of U Health researchers discover the molecule that triggers deadly kidney condition common in ICU patients.
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Veteran suicide rates are declining, but remain high for those with brain injuries, research shows
U epidemiologist Mary Jo Pugh leads efforts to better understand veteran health outcomes, especially for those with TBI, and how to improve them.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Christopher Smith
“I knew I’d find it [law school] intellectually stimulating and I also liked the fact that lawyers are uniquely placed to be advocates for people.”
Read MoreHonoring veterans all week on campus
A full schedule of events will honor veterans on campus the week of Nov. 10, including the 28th annual Veterans Day Commemoration on Friday, Nov. 14.
Read MorePersonal connections are key to reaching Utah veterans with suicide-prevention resources
Categories: Community, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, Research, Veterans Day
This valuable research shines a light on where focus is needed in prevention efforts. One life lost to suicide is one too many.
Read MoreMalaria parasites are full of wildly spinning iron crystals. Scientists finally know why
U researchers discover the biochemical process that powers these microbial nanomotors, and it’s a lot like rocket fuel.
Read MorePsilocybin shows promise for health care worker depression
Nearly half of health care workers who received psilocybin alongside meditation instruction were free of depression at two weeks in a clinical trial, compared to just 8% who only did meditation.
Read MoreMouse study reveals metabolic risks associated with ketogenic diet
Popular high-fat, low-carb diet prevents weight gain, but linked to fatty liver disease in males.
Read MoreSeismology meets botany: U geologist applies vibration science to saguaros
Research uses earthquake-monitoring tools to measure how towering cacti resonate from wind and ground motion without harming them.
Read MoreAI excels at detecting parasites in stool samples, study finds
Categories: Artificial Intelligence, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Latest Stories, Research
Joined by U startup Techcyte, ARUP develops deep-learning model that could transform how intestinal infections are diagnosed.
Read MoreHow a pyrite-oxidizing microbe helps preserve atmospheric oxygen in sulfate
New research led by U geoscientist shows O₂ in sulfate deposits, coupled with geochemical clues, could help identify microbial activity in Earth’s rock record and even in Martian sediments.
Read MoreStudy links obesity-driven fatty acids to dangerous form of breast cancer
While promoting weight loss, popular high-fat diets like keto could unintentionally feed tumors and worsen outcomes for breast cancer patients or survivors with obesity.
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