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RNA molecular pathway steers stem cells to aid kidney development: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2025/june-rna-molecular-pathway.html
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have discovered an RNA pathway that appears to push stem cells to form nephrons, the functional units of kidneys. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, could lead to therapies that increase the number of nephrons in individuals at risk of
Gene-editing system targets multiple organs simultaneously: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2025/june-gene-editing-system.html
A gene-editing delivery system developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers simultaneously targeted the liver and lungs of a preclinical model of a rare genetic disease known as alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), significantly improving symptoms for months after a single treatment, a
Study sheds light on cilia’s function in cells, role in diseases : Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2025/july-light-on-cilias-function.html
A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered the atomic structure of a protein complex pivotal to the function of motile cilia, the hair-like structures extending from the surfaces of many cell types that generate their movement.
UT Southwestern selects physician leader Jonathan Efron, M.D., to oversee Health System - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2023/sept-efron-health-system.html
Colorectal surgeon who led Johns Hopkins physician practice to focus on integration of clinical, research, education missions at UTSW
Ridding cells of mitochondria sheds light on their function: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2025/july-ridding-cells-mitochondria.html
By using a genetic technique they developed that forces cells to rid themselves of mitochondria, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers are gaining new insights into the function of these critical organelles.
JAMA study: How stroke patients can best control blood sugar: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2019/stroke-patients-blood-sugar.html
Aggressive methods for reducing high blood sugar following a severe stroke are not more effective than standard, lower risk treatments, according to a new study that offers clarity to a long-debated issue in stroke care.
AI can jump-start radiation therapy for cancer patients
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2020/ai-radiation-therapy.html
Artificial intelligence can help cancer patients start their radiation therapy sooner – and thereby decrease the odds of the cancer spreading – by instantly translating complex clinical data into an optimal plan of attack.
At-home blood pressure tests more accurate for African Americans: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2019/at-home-bp-tests.html
At-home measurements are more accurate, less expensive, and easier to obtain than blood pressure screenings done in medical settings
AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2019/ai-predicts-depression.html
Two studies led by UT Southwestern provide evidence for the impact of biology by using artificial intelligence to identify patterns of brain activity that make people less responsive to certain antidepressants.
Study suggests antibody might be a new tool to fight obesity: Newsroom - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2019/shot-to-treat-obesity.html
UT Southwestern researchers report that lowering levels of the hormone leptin can reduce obesity, overeating, and the insulin resistance tied to diabetes – and they have found an antibody that can do that.