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Scientists unravel DNA code behind rare neurologic disease
Scientists conducting one of the largest full DNA analyses of a rare disease have identified a gene mutation associated with a perplexing brain condition that blinds and paralyzes patients.
Add checking your skin to summer plans
Summer time means shorts, tank tops, bathing suits – in other words, lots of exposure to the damaging UV rays of the sun. With more skin exposed, now is an especially good time to check for signs of skin cancer.
Celebrating the life of Dr. Seldin
Dr. Donald W. Seldin, known as the “intellectual father” of UT Southwestern Medical Center, died Wednesday, April 25. He was 97.
Brain changes linked to sleep
We’ve all experienced going to bed tired and waking up refreshed, yet how that happens at the molecular level remains a mystery. An international study published today in Nature sheds new light on the biochemistry of sleep need in the brain.
New radiation therapy technique aims to preserve sexual function
A multicenter clinical trial being led by UT Southwestern physicians is testing a technique to preserve potency in patients getting radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
UTSW ranked world’s No. 1 for published research
Environment of multidisciplinary collaboration results in a strong record of leading-edge discoveries and consistent translation into new treatment.
Zebrafish expose tumor pathway in childhood muscle cancer
A popular aquarium fish may hold answers to how tumors form in a childhood cancer.
UT Southwestern Medical School Reflections
Juan Herrejon immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico with a dream of becoming a doctor. He’s now the first in his family to graduate from college. Darlene King is, too. She left a career in mechanical engineering to become a psychiatrist.
UT Southwestern experts help paralyzed college student walk again
Two years ago, a rare autoimmune disease robbed 21-year-old Kiara Connley of her vision and the ability to walk. Today, she is making amazing progress in her recovery, after UT Southwestern neurologists identified what others missed. Watch video.
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View All UTSW in the NewsAggressive isn't always better when it comes to breast cancer
We've probably treated too many women for too long with too many drugs," said Dr. Carlos L. Arteaga, director of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Watch this heart transplant surgery with a 360-degree view
UT Southwestern posted a five-minute video of a heart transplant from beginning to end. They filmed the entire thing with those 360-degree cameras.
Cancer researchers push to relax rules for clinical trials
Eighty percent of clinical trials sponsored by the US National Cancer Institute excluded people with previous cancer diagnoses.
Lurie Prize in biomedical sciences
The sixth annual Lurie Prize in Biomedical Sciences is presented to Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Biology at UT Southwestern.
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“Anytime you burn fats or oils, you run the risk of creating chemical compounds that potentially can cause oxidative damage to cells,” says Lona Sandon.
How CRISPR works, explained in two minutes
You can find our latest visual attempt to wrangle the genetic complexities of CRISPR into lively, and hopefully enjoyable, two minutes.
Economic impact of medical schools and teaching hospitals
U.S. medical schools and teaching hospitals represented by the AAMC support over 6.3 million jobs in the United States.
Unnecessary exclusions shut patients out of clinical trials
Unfortunately, many sick patients are being denied the opportunity to test new drugs that might save their lives. It’s time for this to change.