We are all mutants, more or less
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Some parents pass on more mutations to their children than others.
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Prenatal 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 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 MoreRepresentation in STEM matters
The Genomics Summer Research for Minorities internship provides a 10-week program for undergraduate students interested in bioscience.
Read MoreGut bacteria prevent mice from becoming obese
U researchers’ findings in controlling obesity in mice could someday similarly help control weight in people.
Read MoreStar Wars-inspired prosthetic arm
U engineers help develop a motorized prosthetic arm that can sense touch and move with your thoughts.
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 MoreResearchers solve how cells unfold proteins
The structure found may be used to advance efforts in developing more effective inhibitors and treatment of cancers.
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