Birds of a Different Color
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Scientists at the University of Utah identified mutations in three key genes that determine feather color in domestic rock pigeons. The same genes control pigmentation of human skin.
Read MoreMind Over Matter: Beating Pain and Painkillers
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With nearly one-third of Americans suffering from chronic pain, prescription opioid painkillers have become the leading form of treatment for this debilitating condition. Unfortunately, misuse of prescription opioids can lead to serious side effects—including death by overdose. A new treatment developed by University of Utah researcher Eric Garland has shown to not only lower pain but also decrease prescription opioid misuse among chronic pain patients.
Read MoreU Students Showcase Research on Capitol Hill
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More than two dozen University of Utah undergraduate students will join counterparts from Utah State University in presenting “Research Posters on the Hill: A Celebration of Undergraduate Research” to Utah State Legislators on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the rotunda of the State Capitol. The event is also open to the public.
Read MoreThe U Explores The Challenges Of Conservation
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Associate chief of the U.S Forest Service and University of Utah alumna, Mary Wagner will explore the challenges of conservation at the Hinckley Institute of Politics, 260 S. Central Campus Dr., Friday, Jan. 31, 12:15 p.m. The lecture, sponsored by the Master of Public Administration program, is free and open to the public.
Read MoreNational Jurist Ranks U Law No. 2
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The University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law ranks second in the nation, just behind Yale Law School, for student clinical opportunities, according to data compiled by National Jurist magazine.
Read MoreDavid Eccles School of Business and U Ethics Club Welcome Expert in New “Purpose Economy”
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At the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, Curt R. Bassett will speak on “Impact Investing: The New Investing of the Purpose Economy” at a forum co-hosted by the Student Center for the Public Trust Ethics Club and the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative.
Read MoreFetch Food Wins Opportunity Quest Entrepreneur Competition at the U
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Fetch Food was named winner of the 2014 Opportunity Quest Competition receiving a $5,000 cash prize. On Friday, ten collegiate teams presented their business ideas to a panel of five judges at the University of Utah. Sagebin Air and Grade Right were awarded $3,000 and $2,000 cash prizes for second and third place, respectively.
Read MoreLEGO Robotics Teams Compete for Utah State Title
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After competing with 276 teams at 14 qualifiers, 48 teams from Utah middle schools will advance to the fourth annual FIRST LEGO League state championship at the University of Utah, Saturday, Jan. 25. Teams will be competing with their LEGO robots and presenting innovative projects after months of preparation. The event is open to the public.
Read MoreComputer Simulation of Blood Vessel Growth
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University of Utah bioengineers showed that tiny blood vessels grow better in the laboratory if the tissue surrounding them is less dense. Then the researchers created a computer simulation to predict such growth accurately – an early step toward treatments to provide blood supply to tissues damaged by diabetes and heart attacks and to skin grafts and implanted ligaments and tendons.
Read MoreNew Economic Club of Utah Launched
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Utah Gov. Gary Herbert joined more than 400 business and community leaders and economists today to launch the Economic Club of Utah. This new formal association will provide a forum to share research, data and analysis important to the success of the Utah economy. Economic clubs are prevalent in major metropolitan areas such as New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C. Community leaders felt it was time for Utah to organize a club of its own.
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