Selfish sperm hijack genetic gatekeeper to kill healthy rivals – @theU
A new University of Utah-led study has discovered the mechanism behind a decades-old evolutionary mystery—how “selfish chromosomes” cheat…
Can smartwatches guard against hypertension? – @theU
Reposted from U of U Health. In September 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the Apple…
What past global warming reveals about future rainfall – @theU
To understand how global warming could influence future climate, scientists look to the Paleogene Period that began 66…
PTC Presents world premiere musical, “Ten Brave Seconds” – @theU
Later this month, Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) will debut the world premiere of “Ten Brave Seconds”. The musical,…
U startup tackles e-waste with degradable materials – @theU
Reposted from the Technology Licensing Office. When consumers discard electronic devices, they often end up in U.S. landfills…
The gut bacteria that put the brakes on weight gain in mice – @theU
Reposted from U of U Health. The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences…
New drug protects mitochondria and prevents kidney injury in mice – @theU
Reposted from U of U Health. Serious damage to short-term kidney function—known as acute kidney injury, or AKI—can…
Malaria parasites are full of wildly spinning iron crystals. Scientists finally know why – @theU
Reposted from U of U Health. Paul Sigala. Photo credit: Charlie Ehlert / University of Utah Health Every…
Study links obesity-driven fatty acids to dangerous form of breast cancer – @theU
Reposted from the Huntsman Cancer Institute. New research from the University of Utah has found that lipids, a key…
2025 Innovation Awards recipients – @theU
The University of Utah is excited to announce the recipients of the third annual Innovation Awards. The awards…
U biochemists create first single-dyed ratiometric biosensor for glycine imaging – @theU
Reposted from the College of Science. The amino acid glycine is an important neurotransmitter that regulates memory, reflex…
Hibernator ‘superpowers’ may lie hidden in human DNA – @theU
Reposted from U of U Health. Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. They can spend months without food…