2017 Article Archive
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.
Taking a look at living cancer cells in 3-D
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have designed and built a microscope capable of creating high-resolution, 3-D images of living cancer cells in realistic, controllable microenvironments.
Unraveling the mysteries of the brain at the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute
With some of the best scientists and specialists in the nation, UT Southwestern’s Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute is poised to make lifesaving medical and scientific advances to help those affected by brain disorders.