2020 Article Archive
UTSW researchers use snake venom to solve structure of muscle protein
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical center have uncovered the detailed shape of a key protein involved in muscle contraction.
Where cancers go could guide their treatment
Kidney cancers that metastasize to the pancreas have a fundamentally different biology from those that metastasize elsewhere
Drug combination fights resistance to lung cancer treatment
A new drug combination discovered by the UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Center may extend the effectiveness of a lung cancer treatment
SORTing gene editing tools to where they're needed
Scientists at UTSW have developed a technology that shuttles nanoparticles carrying gene editing and protein replacement tools to the specific tissues where they're needed.
UTSW nurses improvise, innovate to cope with coronavirus
Nurses at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified dozens of ways to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure.
Simmons Cancer Center joins elite network of institutions
The March 21 decision by NCCN to include the Simmons Cancer Center among its members recognizes Simmons Cancer Center’s elite status and will deepen its collaboration.
Friends, parents, and peers provide critical support system for adolescents and young adults with cancer
If not teamed with psychological, social, and emotional support, cancer news can negatively impact young patients’ emerging developmental needs and perspectives.
FDA-approved drugs could help fight COVID-19
Drugs that are already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) could hold promise in fighting COVID-19.
UTSW researchers and international collaborators find human protein that potently inhibits coronavirus
A protein produced by the human immune system can potently inhibit several coronaviruses, including the one behind the current COVID-19 outbreak, an international team of investigators reports today.
UTSW researchers and international collaborators find human protein that potently inhibits coronavirus
A protein produced by the human immune system can potently inhibit several coronaviruses, including the one behind the current COVID-19 outbreak, an international team of investigators reports today.