2022 Article Archive
UTSW study: RNA exosome key for B cell development
New research from UT Southwestern suggests that RNA exosomes– the cellular machines that degrade old molecules of RNA – play a key role in the development of B cells, which are critical to the immune system’s ability to protect against infection.
UTSW’s Medical Student Group named Texas Medical Association Chapter of the Year
A student group at UT Southwestern Medical School has been named the 2022 Chapter of the Year by the Texas Medical Association Medical Student Section.
Simmons Cancer Center investigators receive more than $17 million in CPRIT funding
Fifteen scientists in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern received more than $17 million in research funds in the latest round of grants awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
UTSW researchers develop microbubble technology to enhance cancer immunotherapy
Researchers at UT Southwestern have developed a first-of-its-kind ultrasound-guided cancer immunotherapy platform that delivers immune-stimulating agents to cells for the development of systemic anti-tumor immunity.
Promising compound kills range of hard-to-treat cancers by targeting a previously undiscovered vulnerability
A compound synthesized by a team led by UT Southwestern scientists kills a range of hard-to-treat cancer types by targeting a previously unexploited vulnerability, a new study reports.
Phase separation found in immune response within cells
Protein complexes that play a critical role in launching an immune response assemble in droplets that form within the liquid environment in cells much like oil droplets in water, UT Southwestern scientists report in a new study.
Telemedicine, continuous glucose monitoring mitigated effects of pandemic on children with diabetes
The rapid adoption of telemedicine and increased use of continuous glucose monitoring helped to attenuate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with Type 1 diabetes.
Protecting your eyes from the summer sun
With summer approaching and temperatures on the rise, it’s important to protect not just your skin but also your eyes from the sun’s rays.
Radiofrequency ablation offers a nonsurgical treatment for thyroid nodules
When Vickie Bell-Percival was offered the opportunity to have a nodule on her thyroid treated with a new nonsurgical technique called radiofrequency ablation (RFA), she didn’t hesitate.
Risk factors identified for autoimmune hepatitis after liver transplant
A multicenter study performed by a large international consortium that includes UT Southwestern has outlined a set of risk factors and outcomes for patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) that recurs after liver transplantation.