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Studying Genetic Mutations Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder

July 15, 2020

In a new study, researchers at University of Utah Health recently detected how alterations in this gene could disrupt the formation and function of synapses in the hippocampus,

The Biology of Violence

February 14, 2020

Marco Bortolato, MD PhD, is an assosciate professor at University of Utah Health who studies the underlying biology in impulse control through animal models and how it manifests in violent behavior.

Eye-opening Study Reveals Genetic Links to Binocular Vision, Brain Plasticity

February 11, 2020

U of U Health Participates in $50M Study of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Military Personnel

October 23, 2019

University of Utah Health has joined a national research consortium of universities, hospitals and clinics that has received $50 million to study the long-term impacts of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) or concussions on service members and veterans. The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are funding the grant, which will bring together universities, Veterans Health Administration hospitals and the military to study the impact of combat concussions.

TEDMED: How Viruses Shaped the Ability to Remember

August 17, 2019

U of U Health neurobiologist Jason Shepherd spoke about his unexpected discovery at TedMed 2018. The video was released on Aug. 8.

The Neuroscience Initiative: Studying the Brain in Health and Disease

April 16, 2018

The Neuroscience Initiative was launched by the University of Utah Health to take steps towards alleviating the devastating effects of brain disorders.