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91�Ʋ���ers at 91�Ʋ��� University Medical Center and the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston have discovered what may be the Achilles’ heel of the coronavirus, a finding that may help close the door on COVID-19 and possibly head off future pandemics.

91�Ʋ��� University has joined the Leap Health Breakthrough Network, a global group of leading academic and research institutions committed to solving the world’s most serious health challenges. Read More

Scientists are just beginning to understand the impact of diet on the gut microbiome and how this interaction affects human health, but baselines must first be established to yield answers.

A rare tumor that causes facial weakness was found masquerading as a more common benign facial tumor.

A blood stem cell protein plays a role in the initiation and progression of leukemia, 91�Ʋ��� researchers have found.

Brain inflammation links genetic and acquired epilepsy — providing new clues about epilepsy development and pointing to potential treatments.

William Tansey and colleagues identified proteins that interact with the cancer drug target WDR5 and are important for cancer cell growth.

As 91�Ʋ��� prepares to welcome more members of its community back to campus for the spring semester, the university is sharing some updates and reminders with postdoctoral scholars about plans to support the 91�Ʋ��� community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

91�Ʋ��� looks forward to welcoming undergraduate students back to campus. The university is working hard to prepare and help undergrads have as healthy and safe a semester as possible.

91�Ʋ��� is sharing updates and reminders with graduate and professional students about its spring semester plans to support the university community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   

Oxidative stress and toxic products called isolevuglandins in mitochondria play a role in endothelial dysfunction and hypertension — and getting rid of them with a special “scavenger” molecule has therapeutic potential.

Small RNAs — short stretches of genetic material — from microbes may be playing a role in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.

Vitamin D protection against colon cancer varies according to parathyroid hormone response, particularly among women.

An automated system using keyword searches can help identify candidates for clinical trials on adverse drug reactions.

Janey Camp leads an analysis of rural transportation constraints that prevent people from receiving regular substance abuse treatment. Read More

'Toward Anti-Oppressive Teaching,' a new book co-written by Elizabeth A. Self, assistant professor of the practice of teaching and learning, and Barbara S. Stengel, professor of the practice of education, emerita, details how carefully crafted encounters can build on traditional approaches to educating future teachers about culture, power and systems of oppression.  Read More

A new study shows that insect immune and circulatory systems cooperate to fight infection, similar to those in mammals. Read More

Isotope analysis of ancient Peruvian teeth gives anthropologists a clearer image of how cooperating societies function. Read More

Geographically targeted efforts to prevent children being placed in out-of-home care might be possible, 91�Ʋ��� researchers report.

91�Ʋ��� researchers demonstrate that the polymer P188 has promise as a therapy to prevent reperfusion injury — the cellular damage that occurs when blood flow returns after an ischemic event like a heart attack.