Research in mice reveals brain cells that drive—and prevent—anxiety
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One group of cells called microglia amps up anxiety response, while another quiets them, according to research led by Mario Capecchi.
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Humans of the U: ‘Cheenu’ Raghuraman
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“Finding relatable examples is a vital science communication skill for teaching and presenting research findings, but I didn’t learn to do it through science. I learned it through dancing.”
Read MoreWhen a rat makes up its mind, these neuroscientists know
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Researchers—with the help of AI—can now pinpoint the moment that a brain makes a decision.
Read More6 U students awarded prestigious NSF fellowship
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These recommendations provide a variety of perspectives and experiences, reinforcing that your mental health matters.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Donzelle Taylor
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Having honest conversations, even when I was young, made me understand how childhood adversities affect your adult life.
Read MoreEthics, AI and neuroscience converge at mental health and behavioral science research day
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Mental health issues are one of the most common causes of disability, affecting more than a billion people worldwide.
Read More‘Time cells’ in the brain are critical for complex learning
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As animals learn to distinguish between differently timed events, the pattern of time cell activity changes to represent each pattern of events differently.
Read MoreThe 2022-23 Curci Foundation Scholars
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The seven students are the first cohort to receive support from a $1.75 million gift from the Shurl and Kay Curci Foundation’s doctorate scholarship initiative, that will fund two years of graduate school.
Read MoreFrom white coat to White House
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University of Utah Health doctor joins prestigious fellowship program
Read MoreBrain implant enables blind woman to see simple shapes
Preliminary experimental results with the Moran | Cortivis Prosthesis support efforts to restore useful vision for the blind.
Read More11 U students awarded prestigious NSF fellowships
This is the second-largest U cohort to date.
Read MoreFrom Mexico to Utah
Hear the story of neuroscience graduate student Arnulfo “Tuna” Tunon-Ortiz’s incredible journey.
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