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2026 Article Archive

Study reveals molecular ‘switch’ that turns on inflammation in obesity

 

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered a molecular pathway that links obesity to widespread inflammation, providing long-sought insight into why obesity increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and certain cancers.

Simmons Cancer Center earns exceptional rating in its renewal as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

 

The Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern earned exemplary marks as part of the renewal of its comprehensive designation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).