HIV Drug Based in Research by Sundquist Lab is Science’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year
Lenacapavir provides protection for half a year instead of one day and has performed extremely well in clinical trials.
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“Mirror life” is still a hypothetical. Here’s why it should probably stay that way.
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Mirror-reversed synthetic organisms could aid drug development–but could also interact with humans and the environment in unpredictable, potentially dangerous ways.
Read MoreHealth Research Launches Into Orbit to Discover How Spaceflight Affects Blood
Astronauts have a higher risk of blood clots. To learn why, scientists are sending blood cells to the International Space Station.
Read MoreDiscovery of Iron-Transport Protein in Malaria Parasites Could Lead to Faster-Acting Medications
Preventing the protein’s activity causes parasites to die unusually rapidly.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah Health Announces First-Ever Stillbirth Center of Excellence in the United States
The center aims to advance research, improve clinical care, support affected families, and reshape public understanding of stillbirth.
Read MorePromise and Potential Pitfalls of AI in Health Care at One-U RAI Symposium
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Researchers aim to improve risk prediction and medical image analysis while ensuring reliability, privacy, and fairness.
Read MoreHigh-Risk, High-Reward Project to Measure Environmental Impacts on Health
Yue Lu aims to develop new ways to monitor health at organ-level resolution and population-level scale.
Read MoreSix-State Research Initiative Launches to Reduce Childhood Obesity
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Based at University of Utah Health, the center will focus on supporting healthy weight in rural and small-town communities.
Read More$6.5M Grant Powers Investigation to Reduce Air Pollution in Schools
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The project will assess indoor air quality and develop effective, energy-saving air quality management plans for schools.
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