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 MoreThere are misconceptions about why this work is important, how it’s done, and the care animals receive. Read more on Animal Research here.
Read MoreMany 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 MoreA 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 MoreBlack 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 MoreAnxiety 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 MoreUniversity 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 MoreLittle 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 MoreMany 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 […]
Read MoreIt doesn’t quite have the same abilities as Transformers (the popular sci-fi superheroes) to morph into cars, trucks, boats, and airplanes, but a harmful fungus undergoes a remarkable transformation once […]
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