2026 Article Archive
Study links cancer metabolism to DNA replication errors
Loss of an enzyme necessary for a process called lipoylation disrupts the way cancer cells copy their DNA, increasing their vulnerability to a class of anticancer drugs known as PARP inhibitors, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.
Three UT Southwestern faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) today elected three UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists into its membership. Election to the NAS is one of the highest honors in the United States for American scientists.
UT Southwestern named Official Sports Medicine Partner for Dallas Pulse
UT Southwestern Medical Center has been named the Official Sports Medicine Partner for the Dallas Pulse, North Texas’ women’s professional volleyball team in Major League Volleyball (MLV). The new sponsorship agreement supports the Dallas Pulse’s commitment to athlete wellness, performance, and long-term health on and off the court.
UT Southwestern molecular biologist Kim Orth, Ph.D., elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UT Southwestern molecular biologist Kim Orth, Ph.D., elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UTSW Research: Kidney stones, cancer diagnoses, and brain injury
About 1 in 11 people in the U.S. experience urinary stone disease – more commonly known as kidney stones – according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Increasing fluid intake has long been recommended to decrease the risk of recurrence in those who develop this painful condition. However, studies have shown that maintaining high fluid intake can be difficult.
UT Southwestern biochemist Zhijian ‘James’ Chen receives 2026 Japan Prize
Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., Professor of Molecular Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and one of the world’s top researchers on how the body’s immune system protects us against threats such as bacteria and viruses, has been awarded the 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences – one of the highest international honors for science and technology.
Study explores why fasting can lead to a longer lifespan
Restricting calories has long been recognized as a powerful way to live longer, with periods of intermittent fasting proving more effective than a steady diet. However, the mechanism behind this phenomenon has been unclear.
Study finds new approach to lowering blood pressure
A multifaceted, team-based care strategy significantly reduced blood pressure (BP) in low-income patients with uncontrolled hypertension, according to a study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Food-as-medicine trial shows promise for heart failure patients
A clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers demonstrates that providing healthy food directly to patients recovering from heart failure is feasible and well accepted – and could improve quality of life – helping build a foundation for larger studies exploring food as a component of medical care.
Study shows brain cells boost endurance benefits of exercise
Neurons in a part of the brain known as the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) appear to direct the body to boost endurance in response to exercise, a study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center shows.