Gene therapy reverses heart failure in pigs
A new gene therapy can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can […]
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Study uncovers how health consequences of diet can be passed to the next generation
Most of what parents pass down to their children biologically is passed down through DNA. DNA in the egg and sperm make up a biological blueprint that influences traits from […]
Read MoreAnimal Research Matters
There are misconceptions about why this work is important, how it’s done, and the care animals receive. Read more on Animal Research here.
Read MoreStudy in mice links social behavior to the gut microbiome
Many autistic people experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such as constipation and abdominal pain. Still unknown, though, was whether GI problems themselves might contribute to the differences in social behaviors that […]
Read MoreThe two tiny fish unlocking the secrets of heart regeneration
A heart attack will leave a permanent scar. But some animals—including some fish, amphibians, and even very young mammals—have the ability to completely repair damage to their hearts by growing […]
Read MoreDifferences in a blood-clotting gene may contribute to racial disparities in stroke outcomes
Black American populations have a higher risk of stroke and tend to experience more severe stroke outcomes than White populations. Now, researchers at University of Utah Health have found that […]
Read MoreStudy pinpoints brain cell populations linked to anxiety-like behaviors
Anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD), affect nearly a fifth of Americans, but the brain mechanisms that underlie anxiety remain unclear. Now, scientists at the University of Utah […]
Read MoreGene Therapy Experiments in Mice Suggests Ways to Treat Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
University of Utah Health scientists have corrected abnormal heart rhythms in mice by restoring healthy levels of a protein that heart cells need to establish connections with one another. The […]
Read MoreScientists detect how gene guides earliest social behaviors
Little is known about how social behavior develops in the earliest stages of life. But most animals––including humans––are born with an innate ability to interact socially or form bonds with […]
Read MoreTransplanted immune Cells Speed Recovery of Muscle Strength in Older Mice
Many people don’t realize it, but our immune system has a vital role in healing ankle sprains and other muscle injuries. In fact, injured muscles send out signals to the […]
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