2018 Article Archive
Study shows liver cells with whole genome duplications protect against cancer
Researchers at the Children's Medical Center Research Institute (CRI) at UT Southwestern have discovered that cells in the liver with whole genome duplications, known as polyploid cells, can protect the liver against cancer.
Study shows hormone ghrelin affects exercise endurance, food intake post-workout
The hormone ghrelin and its receptor influence both exercise endurance and food intake following exercise, new research from UT Southwestern indicates.
New CRISPR method efficiently corrects DMD defect in heart tissue
Scientists have developed a CRISPR gene-editing technique that can potentially correct a majority of the 3,000 types of mutations that cause Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) by making a single cut at strategic points along the patient's DNA, according to a study from UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Flu – common, deadly, and underappreciated
Influenza doesn't get the respect it deserves among infectious diseases, perhaps because we live through a flu season every year.
Following treatment guidelines more important than volume for assessing heart failure care
Looking at how well hospitals adhere to treatment guidelines for heart failure is more important than comparing patient volumes at hospitals, new research shows.
UT Southwestern celebrates community service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered at UT Southwestern to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King and honor students with outstanding records of community service.
Simmons Cancer Center researchers part of historic CAR-T breakthrough
An historic study involving researchers from UT Southwestern's Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrates the effectiveness of CAR-T therapy, which uses genetically modified immune cells to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children and young adults.
Liver cancer screening rates must improve
Patients with cirrhosis should be screened regularly for liver cancer, though few are, in part because busy physicians don't order the screening tests.
Sending the wrong message on concussions
The American public realizes the dire circumstances when an NFL player lays motionless after a spear-heading tackle. Brain trauma is the signature sports injury of the 21st century - an issue that resonates among tens of millions of fans and players across the country, from youth football to the NFL and other sports.
Amid ADHD spike, doctors urge closer look at sleep issues
Amid a steady rise in the number of children diagnosed with ADHD, debate is brewing whether the condition may be a sleep disorder.