Utah Hero Project Announces Phase One Findings
The Utah Health and Economic Recovery (HERO) Project has concluded phase one of a large-scale undertaking to test 10,000 Utahns from across four counties.... Read More
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Clues to COVID-19 Complications Come from NET-like Inflammatory Response
An overactive defense response may lead to increased blood clotting, disease severity, and death from COVID-19. ... Read More
Pediatrics,Internal Medicine
COVID-19 Causes ‘Hyperactivity’ in Blood-Clotting Cells
Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications in some patients who have the disease, according to University of Utah Health scientists. ... Read More
Internal Medicine
The Rate We Acquire Genetic Mutations Could Help Predict Lifespan, Fertility
Differences in the rate that genetic mutations accumulate in healthy young adults could help predict remaining lifespan in both sexes and the remaining years of fertility in women, according to University of Utah Health scientists. ... Read More
Human Genetics
Moriel Zelikowsky Receives Klingenstein-Simons Award in Neuroscience Research
In recognition of research and leadership, Moriel Zelikowsky, PhD, assistant professor in Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah School of Medicine, received the 2020 Klingenstein-Simons fellowship award for illustrious and highly promising in neuroscience research. ... Read More
Neurobiology and Anatomy
University of Utah Division of Public Health Partners with UDOH to Trace COVID-19 Contacts
The Division of Public Health at the University of Utah announced a partnership today with the Utah Department of Health to train and field more than 100 contact tracers in the ongoing pandemic response efforts. These workers will join the state’s effort to conduct contact tracing for those who test positive for COVID-19, giving the state a greater ability to test those who may have been exposed to the virus. ... Read More
Family and Preventive Medicine