Researchers have found that some coronavirus genes don’t produce a working protein, but nevertheless appear to give the viruses an evolutionary leg up. Their work investigating how these mystery genes...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has become an important research tool, offering insights into the anatomy and physiology of living organisms. At the University of Utah, a range of MRI services...
A new group, U of U Health Philanthropic Partners, are teaming with researchers to advance high-risk, high-reward projects aimed at addressing unmet needs.
On November 4, NASA crew and ground-based scientists sent blood cells to the International Space Station to learn why astronauts have a higher risk of blood clots.
Every now and again it's important to pause and recognize the dedication of our outstanding faculty. This year, we celebrated significant career milestones from nearly a hundred faculty while honoring...
Mental health issues affect more than a billion people worldwide. It's a serious problem, and the new solutions researchers are starting to build could ultimately help improve mental health care...
University of Utah Health approached a half-billion dollars ($492.3 million) in research funding in fiscal year 2024. 736 principal investigators in the health sciences received 1,876 awards.
Subtle differences in tooth chemistry could help determine the identity of fallen soldiers and other human remains--if researchers can learn to interpret them.
Demand for cancer genetic testing is on the rise, but there’s a national shortage of genetic counselors to guide patients through the process. Researchers say chatbots could be the answer.
Scientists are finding clues for how to treat diabetes and hormone disorders in an unexpected place: a toxin from one of the most venomous animals on the planet.
James Cox says that our major mission is to partner with investigators to get their research done. The U's cores have been developed to do just that, as specialized services...
Even as cancer treatment options are multiplying and becoming more sophisticated, one relatively straightforward approach will always be in play: cutting the diseased tissue out of the body.
An AI-based analysis of over 2 million hospital visits has found that more often than not, a pneumonia diagnosis will change over the course of a patient's stay.
For people with long COVID, a few weeks of symptoms stretches into months or even years, making a return to normal life feel impossible. The Long COVID Clinic aims to...
The new results could ultimately help lead to interventions that spark creative thought or aid people who have mental illnesses that disrupt these regions of the brain.