billing Latest news from University of Utah Health on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/parts-of-our-dna-may-evolve-much-faster-than-previously-thought/?sc=rsin /articles/parts-of-our-dna-may-evolve-much-faster-than-previously-thought/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:00:00 EST A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots of human disease and evolution. University of Utah Health /articles/expert-on-viral-evolution-available-to-comment-on-origins-of-covid/?sc=rsin /articles/expert-on-viral-evolution-available-to-comment-on-origins-of-covid/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:35:04 EST University of Utah Health /articles/two-brain-proteins-are-key-to-preventing-seizures-research-in-flies-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/two-brain-proteins-are-key-to-preventing-seizures-research-in-flies-suggests/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:00:00 EST One in ten people will have a seizure in their life, but treatments remain limited, in part due to incomplete understanding of the brain mechanisms involved. Now, research in fruit flies has uncovered a role for two specific brain proteins that are necessary during brain development to prevent seizures. University of Utah Health /articles/wesley-sundquist-named-to-time-s-annual-time100-list-of-the-100-most-influential-people-in-the-world/?sc=rsin /articles/wesley-sundquist-named-to-time-s-annual-time100-list-of-the-100-most-influential-people-in-the-world/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:05:26 EST Research in the Sundquist lab laid the foundations for the development of lenacapavir, a drug that prevents HIV infection with 99.9% to 100% efficacy and could dramatically lower infection rates worldwide. University of Utah Health /articles/huntsman-cancer-institute-breaks-ground-on-comprehensive-cancer-center-in-vineyard-expanding-access-to-world-class-cancer-care-and-lifesaving-research-to-more-utah-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/huntsman-cancer-institute-breaks-ground-on-comprehensive-cancer-center-in-vineyard-expanding-access-to-world-class-cancer-care-and-lifesaving-research-to-more-utah-communities/?sc=rsin Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:25:04 EST Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Mountain West's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for its second major location in one of the country's fastest growing counties. University of Utah Health /articles/research-uncovers-hidden-spread-of-one-of-the-most-common-hospital-associated-infections/?sc=rsin /articles/research-uncovers-hidden-spread-of-one-of-the-most-common-hospital-associated-infections/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:00:00 EST C. difficile is one of the most common and contagious hospital-acquired infections. Research has found that C. diff spreads more than three times more than previously thought and can remain undetected on surfaces for weeks until it infects a patient. University of Utah Health /articles/can-you-trust-this-article-distinguishing-information-from-misinformation/?sc=rsin /articles/can-you-trust-this-article-distinguishing-information-from-misinformation/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:05:05 EST Knowing how to spot trustworthy health information can help you make informed choices about your own health and the health of those around you--and avoid the real risks of taking health fiction as fact. We asked communication researchers how to assess whether a piece of health information is the real deal. University of Utah Health /articles/research-finds-potential-molecular-mimics-behind-covid-induced-autoimmune-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/research-finds-potential-molecular-mimics-behind-covid-induced-autoimmune-disease/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:00:48 EST COVID infection has been linked to higher risk of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. Scientists used advanced data analysis and machine learning to identify viral proteins that are more likely to trigger autoimmunity. University of Utah Health /articles/new-drug-therapy-combination-shows-promise-for-advanced-melanoma-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/new-drug-therapy-combination-shows-promise-for-advanced-melanoma-patients/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:25:45 EST A novel oral combination drug therapy evaluated at Huntsman Cancer Institute could treat and prevent melanoma spreading to the brain. Brain metastasis is the main cause of death from melanoma. University of Utah Health /articles/early-life-gut-microbes-may-protect-against-diabetes-research-in-mice-suggests/?sc=rsin /articles/early-life-gut-microbes-may-protect-against-diabetes-research-in-mice-suggests/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:00:00 EST Gut microbes shape pancreas development in infancy, leading to long-term changes in diabetes risk, new research in mice has found. The results could ultimately help doctors reduce the risk of type 1 diabetes--or potentially even restore lost pancreatic function in adulthood--with microbes that help the pancreas heal. University of Utah Health /articles/center-for-medical-cannabis-research-hosts-statewide-symposium-on-emerging-cannabis-science/?sc=rsin /articles/center-for-medical-cannabis-research-hosts-statewide-symposium-on-emerging-cannabis-science/?sc=rsin Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:05:31 EST Much remains unknown about the risks and benefits of medical cannabis, and as use rates spike, research is urgently needed to understand the full health, social, and even environmental impacts of these medications. University of Utah Health /articles/bringing-cancer-care-closer-to-home-federal-program-expands-treatment-to-rural-and-frontier-communities/?sc=rsin /articles/bringing-cancer-care-closer-to-home-federal-program-expands-treatment-to-rural-and-frontier-communities/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:25:28 EST The federally funded program aims to improve cancer care for rural and frontier residents in the Mountain West, bringing the latest in cancer care by providing access to clinical trials. University of Utah Health /articles/gene-variant-could-protect-against-ultra-rare-seizure-disorder-fruit-fly-research-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/gene-variant-could-protect-against-ultra-rare-seizure-disorder-fruit-fly-research-finds/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 EST The potentially protective gene, CNTN2, is altered in asymptomatic family members of people with the seizure disorder. Similar genetic alterations decrease seizure severity in fruit flies with the disorder. University of Utah Health /articles/short-course-radiation-therapy-effective-for-endometrial-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/short-course-radiation-therapy-effective-for-endometrial-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:05:39 EST Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute have found that fewer sessions of higher dose vaginal cuff brachytherapy work just as well as more frequent, lower-dose treatments for endometrial cancer patients. University of Utah Health /articles/hogle-zoo-and-u-of-u-health-team-up-to-diagnose-and-treat-650-pound-sick-sea-lion/?sc=rsin /articles/hogle-zoo-and-u-of-u-health-team-up-to-diagnose-and-treat-650-pound-sick-sea-lion/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:15:13 EST Through a combination of anesthesiology, veterinary science, and advanced imaging, the team identified the cause of the sea lion's reduced activity as advanced spinal disease and determined an appropriate treatment to alleviate his symptoms. University of Utah Health /articles/research-in-fruit-flies-pinpoints-brain-pathways-involved-in-alcohol-induced-insomnia/?sc=rsin /articles/research-in-fruit-flies-pinpoints-brain-pathways-involved-in-alcohol-induced-insomnia/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 EST The study identified specific neurotransmitters and brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for alcohol-related sleep loss, helping people recover from alcohol use disorder. University of Utah Health /articles/new-robotic-surgical-systems-revolutionizing-patient-care/?sc=rsin /articles/new-robotic-surgical-systems-revolutionizing-patient-care/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:45:03 EST The introduction of two da Vinci 5 systems enhances surgery precision and safety, decreasing recovery times for patients. This innovative technology strengthens Huntsman Cancer Institute's role as a leader in robotic surgical care. University of Utah Health /articles/ai-based-pregnancy-analysis-discovers-previously-unknown-warning-signs-for-stillbirth-and-newborn-complications/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-based-pregnancy-analysis-discovers-previously-unknown-warning-signs-for-stillbirth-and-newborn-complications/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:00:00 EST The analysis of almost 10,000 pregnancies has discovered previously unidentified combinations of risk factors linked to serious negative pregnancy outcomes, finding that there may be up to a tenfold difference in risk for infants who are currently treated identically under clinical guidelines. University of Utah Health /articles/new-fluorescent-sensor-allows-detection-of-key-metabolite-in-living-cells-for-the-first-time/?sc=rsin /articles/new-fluorescent-sensor-allows-detection-of-key-metabolite-in-living-cells-for-the-first-time/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 EST University of Utah Health /articles/covid-19-infection-associated-with-nearly-eightfold-increase-in-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/covid-19-infection-associated-with-nearly-eightfold-increase-in-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:15:30 EST A new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine reveals that infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, significantly increases the rate of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) among COVID-19 survivors. University of Utah Health