Gut bacteria prevent mice from becoming obese
U researchers’ findings in controlling obesity in mice could someday similarly help control weight in people.
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Star Wars-inspired prosthetic arm
U engineers help develop a motorized prosthetic arm that can sense touch and move with your thoughts.
Read MorePower to the parents
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University scholars demonstrate that parents are the solution—not the problem—when it comes to education reform.
Read MoreDoes life exist on other planets?
By researching ecosystems that resemble the parts of space most likely to harbor life, such as Jupiter’s moon Europa and Saturn’s moon Enceladus, astrobiologists can better understand where the universe could support life.
Read MoreLimitation exposed in promising quantum computing material
Metallic surfaces are no longer protected as topological insulators become thinner.
Read MoreImproving the odds of synthetic chemistry success
U chemists show how analyzing chemical reaction data can predict how reactions may proceed, potentially saving valuable time and resources in chemical research.
Read MoreStudy looks at abortion access
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A first-of-its-kind study shows that men who avoid teen parenthood through their partners’ use of abortion gain long-term economic benefits.
Read MoreResearchers solve how cells unfold proteins
The structure found may be used to advance efforts in developing more effective inhibitors and treatment of cancers.
Read MoreNew associate vice president for faculty
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U professor Sarah Projansky has accepted an offer to serve as an associate vice president.
Read MoreBeat the heat
University of Utah engineers develop a chip that converts wasted heat into usable energy.
Read MoreReversing prediabetes in mice
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Results highlight a potential diabetes drug target and role for lowering total ceramides in the body.
Read MoreJon M. Huntsman Presidential Chairs
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The University of Utah and the Huntsman Foundation announce six additional presidential faculty chairs.
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