New lease on immunity: UT Health San Antonio scientists discover key component in thymic size, function
April 23, 2025
Extensive labyrinth-like processes characterize individual thymic epithelial cells in young mice identified using a mix of fluorescent proteins encoded by the “Confetti” reporter allele driven by FoxN1Cre. The thymus is a crucial training ground for T …
Aging reimagined: Study finds immune resilience counters key drivers of disease, mortality
April 23, 2025
Robust immune systems may offer up to 15.5-year survival advantage What if, rather than focusing solely on the drivers of disease (pathogenesis), we also explored the factors sustaining our health — the concept of salutogenesis (derived from Salus (h …
Ancient moves meet modern technology: AI-powered tai chi app aims to prevent falls in dementia patients
March 27, 2025
An ancient movement technique is merging with cutting-edge technology in a novel study at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio aimed at preventing falls in people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Targeted drug offers hope for safe, effective senolytic treatment for liver disease, cancer
March 3, 2025
San Antonio has one of the highest rates of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in the United States, largely driven by high rates of obesity and diabetes in the region. This chronic liver condition can lead to serious heal …
Long COVID and the brain: Global study links infection to memory loss, higher dementia risk in seniors
February 11, 2025
Five years after the height of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, scientists are beginning to unveil the infection’s potential long-term effects on the brain. We now know that following an acute COVID-19 infection, between 10% and 35% of people suffer …
Discovery sheds light on Alzheimer’s disease risk across genetic types
January 22, 2025
Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating, progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects about 7 million Americans, a figure that is expected to nearly double by 2050, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. While there is no cure for the …
Connecting minds in dementia research: UT Health San Antonio leads bioinformatics program for African scientists studying neurodegenerative diseases
January 22, 2025
In the coming years, Africa is expected to sustain the greatest increase in Alzheimer’s and related dementia cases. Advancing the ability of African scientists to conduct research in these fields is critical for progress in understanding and treating t …
Breaking barriers: Collaborative research on binge eating disorders in older Hispanic women
January 2, 2025
Scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and Trinity University are partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank for a four-year study on eating disorders in a highly targeted population of city …
UT Health Science Center San Antonio receives $1.5 million to advance cancer and Alzheimer’s research
May 10, 2024
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) recently received $1.5 million from the William and Ella Owens Medical Research Foundation to fund eight faculty members and their projects to advance research …
Study: Physical exercise impacts every type of tissue in the body and affects males and females differently
May 9, 2024
We all know that exercise is good for us, but figuring out the “why” and “how” of physical exercise’s effect on the body is the goal of a 10-year, multi-million dollar project through the National Institutes of Health called the Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium, (MoTrPAC).