Celebrating Mary Beckerle
Beckerle first came to the U in 1986 as an assistant professor of biology.
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Research in mice reveals brain cells that drive—and prevent—anxiety
One group of cells called microglia amps up anxiety response, while another quiets them, according to research led by Mario Capecchi.
Read MoreNewly discovered brain mechanism linked to anxiety, OCD
A new study shows that, like buttons on a game controller, specific microglia populations activate anxiety and OCSD behaviors while others dampen them.
Read MoreHonoring Karl Gordon Lark
Renowned geneticist and father of molecular biology at the U passes away.
Read MoreUnique brain cells linked to OCD and anxiety
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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.
Read MoreU summer 2018 traffic updates
Find the latest updates on the UDOT summer construction projects.
Read MoreOF MICE AND MARIO
On March 9 you can hear more about the work of the University of Utah’s own Nobel laureate, Mario Capecchi, at a pizza and politics event that is part of the “Outstanding Professor Lecture Series,” sponsored by the U’s Hinckley Institute of Politics.
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