When a rat makes up its mind, these neuroscientists know
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Researchers—with the help of AI—can now pinpoint the moment that a brain makes a decision.
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7 powerful reads for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These seven books broadly cover the topic of intimate partner violence and family violence.
Read MoreHaving trouble concentrating or remembering? You’re not alone, study finds
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U neurologists report a troubling increase in cognitive disability since 2013, particularly among those under 40.
Read MoreExploring the link between hypertension and dementia
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Powered by $21.6 million NIH grant, U researchers will analyze thousands of blood samples collected for past hypertension study in search of markers associated with brain health.
Read MoreHonoring medical trailblazer and global faith leader Russell M. Nelson
A recognized trailblazer in heart surgery, Nelson was an alum of the U and led the school’s cardiothoracic program for nearly 20 years.
Read MoreWhy some medical cannabis patients use illegal products
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A survey of over 200 people in Utah’s medical cannabis program reveals why some buy unregulated cannabis.
Read MoreMelanoma less common in individuals with several tattoos
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Having two or more tattoo sessions decreased the risk of both invasive and in situ melanoma.
Read MoreInitiative fuels state leadership in responsible AI
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At its second annual symposium, the U One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative showcased how it’s raising the state’s profile in ethical innovation.
Read More‘Greatest honor I could possibly receive’
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The Smithsonian Tropical Institute named a trail after U biologist Phyllis Coley to celebrate her decades of research that’s driven rainforest-derived therapies and shaped our understanding of biodiversity.
Read MoreBrain shunt trial restores walking, independence in older adults
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A first-of-its-kind trial proves surgery restores mobility for iNPH, a condition causing balance, memory, and bladder control problems in 1.5% of people in their late 60s and one in 13 over age 86.
Read More10 years of breaking barriers
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It’s been a decade since Huntsman Mental Health Institute set out to address these issues of access through the creation of its Behavioral Health Integration program.
Read MoreWhen getting a job leads to going hungry
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Incoming refugees face very high levels of food insecurity.
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