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Health

Broader Antibiotic Use Could Change the Course of Cholera Outbreaks, Research Suggests

In some cases, prescribing antibiotics more aggressively could slow or stop disease spread and even reduce the likelihood of antibiotic…

Environment

Major dust-up for water in the Colorado River

Using 23 years of satellite data, hydrologists reveal how dust-darkened snow hastens runoff, reshaping water future for Southwest.

NHMU

For a while, crocodile

The 230-million-year-old crocodylian lineage survived two mass extinction events. A new study uncovers a secret to their longevity.

Medicine

Pioneering the Future: Paths Toward Better Population Health

When it comes to public health, knowledge is power. Everyone needs reliable information about health risks and disease prevention, and…

Genetics

Artist's rendition of glowing DNA strands on a dark background

Parts of Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster than Previously Thought

Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations.

Biology

Woodrats’ Immunity to Snake Venom Changes with the Weather

Researchers looking at effects of the desert rodent’s toxic diet discover cool temps reduce its ability to survive rattlesnake bites.

Geophysics

Using Vibrations to See Into Yellowstone’s Magma Reservoir

U geophysicists locate the top of the potentially explosive underground formation that drives Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features.

Medicine

Pioneering the Future: Unveiling Tomorrow’s Medicine

By discovering unexpected ways that neighboring cells spur cancer cell growth, scientists unveil a new target to stop cancer from…

Engineering

Measuring ‘Creep’ in Materials Under Extreme Conditions

Using “Swiss Army knife” of testing instruments, U engineers accelerate advanced materials needed for nuclear energy.

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Innovation at the Forefront

Since its inception in 1850, the university's innovative landscape has paved the way for life-changing inventions and discoveries. Recognized as the first institution to receive an NIH grant in 1945, the U is distinguished for its countless research studies, from performing the world’s first artificial heart transplant to developing the Internet as the ARPANET’s fourth node. The U’s noteworthy history, state-of-the-art facilities, and remarkable research community continue to contribute to the U’s leading research breakthroughs.