‘Fire inversions’ lock smoke in valleys
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U researchers show why fire inversions happen and offer new air quality prediction tools.
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The air we breathe
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This daylong symposium will bring together diverse perspectives on how to address Utah’s air quality.
Read MoreRodent gut bacteria
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Researchers in the U’s School of Biological Sciences report that the native gut microbiome can be preserved in captivity by continuing to feed the animals their native foods instead of an artificial diet.
Read MoreMysterious vaping illness markers identified
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The finding may allow doctors to definitively diagnose the nascent syndrome more quickly and provide the right treatment sooner. It could also provide clues into the causes of the new and mysterious condition.
Read MorePrenatal opioid exposure
A U study finds sparse data on how children fare after prenatal opioid exposure.
Read MoreUtah’s red rock metronome
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Seismic readings reveal Castleton Tower’s unseen vibrations.
Read MorePatients withhold life-threatening issues from doctors
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Facing the threat of domestic violence, being a survivor of sexual assault, struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide are four topics that are difficult to broach with anyone. Including those who can help you.
Read MoreSuicide prevention: 3 ways to help
Social Work Professor Phillip Osteen offers insights on suicide prevention research and tips for getting help for someone who is at risk.
Read MoreForaging for information
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Researchers at University of Utah Health are using machine learning to draw links between genetic controls that shape incremental steps of instinctive and learned behaviors.
Read MoreAutism and steroid hormone changes
Researchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother’s blood that may be detected as early as the second trimester.
Read MoreGenetic testing motivates behavior change
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A new study led by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute investigated whether testing would motivate people at risk of melanoma to make changes to reduce risk.
Read MoreGut 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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