U of U Health and the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Consortium develop a resource to study how the brain changes and matures during adolescence.
Brain
Studying the preteen brain for insights into mental health disorders
June 15, 2021
From Mexico to Utah
June 25, 2020
Hear the story of neuroscience graduate student Arnulfo “Tuna” Tunon-Ortiz’s incredible journey.
A sound treatment
May 20, 2020
Biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek has discovered that treatments of brain disorders may not have to require drugs or invasive surgery at all—just sound waves.
Unique brain cells linked to OCD and anxiety
October 23, 2019
In a new study, U scientists discovered a new lineage of specialized brain cells, called Hoxb8-lineage microglia, and established a link between the lineage and OCD and anxiety in mice.
THE BRAIN-NATURE CONNECTION
December 4, 2017
Video showcases the U’s psychology department research on how being outdoors enhances cognitive ability.
THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON GOD
December 12, 2016
Spiritual experiences activate brain reward circuits.
BRAIN POWER
June 8, 2015
The U’s Neuroscience Initiative awarded seed grants to six collaborative projects aimed at deepening our understanding of the brain and finding innovative solutions for patient care.