2017 Article Archive

New studies unravel mysteries of how PARP enzymes work

 

A component of an enzyme family linked to DNA repair, stress responses, and cancer also plays a role in enhancing or inhibiting major cellular activities under physiological conditions, new research shows.

Researchers develop potential treatment for fatal, incurable kidney disease

 

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, working with a California biotech firm, have developed a potential drug to treat polycystic kidney disease.

Researchers solve structure of protein linked to developmental problems

 

UT Southwestern researchers have solved the crystal structure of the yeast version of a protein that is crucial for human development.

Moderation key to days of wine and chocolate

 

If wine and chocolate are on the menu for Valentine’s Day, you might be doing your heart a tiny little favor, but moderation remains key, says Dr. Joseph Hill, Chief of Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Anyone can save a life with CPR

 

Ahamed Idris, M.D., was a young researcher studying cardiac arrest and ventilation in 1986 when he witnessed firsthand the lifesaving capability of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, known as CPR.

Recipe: Heart healthy sweet potato nachos

 

It's comfort food without the guilt. Clinical dietitian Dr. Lona Sandon of UT Southwestern's School of Health Professions shows us a recipe big on taste, low on calories, and quick to bake.

Scientists find that it pays to count RNA

 

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found that a small number of mutated RNA molecules can have major consequences on neurodegenerative conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).

Scientists identify mechanisms behind harmful changes in the gut’s bacterial balance during inflammation

 

A study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered key molecular pathways behind the disruption of the gut’s delicate balance of bacteria during episodes of inflammatory disease.

Patients take flight to further science on zero-gravity effects

 

Four cancer patients experienced a thrilling ride of a lifetime last year – a ride with a purpose to further research into how zero-gravity conditions in space affect the health of astronauts.

Wellstone Center targets new treatments for Muscular Dystrophy

 

Using novel gene-editing techniques, researchers in UT Southwestern’s Senator Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center aim to one day find a cure for a devastating muscle disease that weakens the muscles and often leads to premature death.