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Brain & Behavior

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

Have you ever had the solution for a tough problem suddenly hit you when you’re thinking about something entirely different?

Jul 15, 2024

Physics

Astronomers find missing link in massive black hole formation

Omega Centauri is a spectacular collection of 10 million stars, visible as a smudge in the night sky from Southern latitudes.

Jul 11, 2024

Health

How Microbes in the Digestive System Influence Social Behavior

In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists at University of Utah Health have shed new light on the complex interplay between gastrointestinal (GI) distress and social behavior.

May 13, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Identifying what keeps a good idea down

Innovation may be what drives progress in the arts, business, sciences and technology, but the novel ideas that drive innovation often face headwinds that hinder or even prevent their adoption.

Jan 16, 2024

Physics

Mysterious Cosmic Ray Defies Origins and Energies

Scientists from the Telescope Array experiment made an intriguing discovery: an extraordinarily energetic cosmic ray, exceeding 240 exa-electron volts (EeV) in energy, was detected by the experiment’s surface detector.

Nov 24, 2023

Brain & Behavior

Scientists Discover 'Second-Guessing' Gene in Mice, Offering Excuse for Our Own Indecision

New research from the University of Utah Health suggests that our decision-making might be more influenced by genetics than previously thought.

May 24, 2023

Health

Moderate exercise helps colorectal cancer patients live longer by reducing inflammation, improving gut bacteria

Regular physical activity can extend colorectal cancer patients’ lives. In a first-ever study, scientists looked at the impact of exercise on the gut microbiome of cancer patients and reported a positive association.

Nov 15, 2022

Health

Life after death for human eye: Scientists revive light-sensing cells in organ donor eyes

Scientists have revived light-sensing neuron cells in organ donor eyes and restored communication between them as part of a series of discoveries that stand to transform brain and vision research.

May 11, 2022