October 2026
Personal Life Stories: A Key to Mental Health Recovery
UT research highlights the importance of personal life stories in supporting the treatment and recovery of individuals with personality disorders. This study, led by Silvia…
High Expectations from Teachers Lead to Better Feedback and Highlight Bias, Study Shows
A study led by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk and colleagues found that encouraging teachers to set high expectations for students results in more detailed feedback and uncovers…
San Antonio Region Reports Highest Endometrial Cancer Rates in Texas
A study found that the San Antonio region of Texas has the highest rates of endometrial cancer in the state, with significant increases over time.…
Next-Generation KRAS-Targeted Therapy Improves Survival in Lung Cancer Patients
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that the next-generation KRAS-targeted therapy divarasib significantly improved survival and disease control in patients…
NASA Engages High School Students in Lunar Exploration through SEES Internship Program
NASA's SEES Internship Program engages high school students in real-world lunar exploration challenges, providing mentorship from experts. The program is part of broader STEM initiatives…
Immunotherapy Combination Shows Promise for Advanced Endometrial Cancer Survival
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported that a combination of durvalumab and olaparib improves long-term survival for patients with advanced…
Psychosocial Factors Contributing to Depression in U.S. Cancer Survivors
A study conducted by Philip Baiden and colleagues at The University of Texas Arlington found that loneliness, functional limitations, and lack of social support are…
Targeted Therapy Firmonertinib Shows Promise for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer Patients
A Phase Ib trial led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated that firmonertinib, a targeted therapy, shows durable antitumor activity in…
Flu Season: Importance of Vaccination for Public Health
As flu season begins, public health expert Denise Hernandez from the University of Texas at Arlington emphasizes the importance of vaccination for individuals and communities.…
Volunteering Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Those at Genetic Risk for Alzheimer's
Research from The University of Texas at Austin indicates that volunteering may help slow cognitive decline in individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's. This…
AI Model Enhances Understanding of Immune Cell Behavior in Tumors
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center developed an AI model that explains how immune cells navigate the body, which could enhance…
Daily Exercise Linked to Improved Sleep Quality
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that just 10 minutes of daily exercise can lead to deeper, restorative sleep, which is crucial…
Targeting Individual Metastases in Oligometastatic Breast Cancer Does Not Enhance Survival Outcomes
A clinical trial found that targeting individual metastatic tumors in patients with oligometastatic breast cancer does not improve survival outcomes. The study was conducted by…
Uranium Compound Reveals Unique Magnetic Properties, Potential Implications for Advanced Technology
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered a unique atomic structure in a uranium compound that exhibits unusual magnetic properties. This finding…
Higher Toxicant Levels Found in Baby Teeth of Children with Autism
A pilot study by The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found that children with autism have higher levels of toxicants in…
Resource Scarcity Affects Maternal Brain Activity and Caregiving in Rats
A study by researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas examined how resource scarcity affects maternal brain activity and caregiving in rats, highlighting the…