UMass Lowell: Chemistry Professor Designing Dentures that Heal
February 19, 2017
If the human mouth is a sewer, then UMass Lowell chemistry Prof. Yuyu Sun is the chief sanitary engineer of dental appliances. Read the full story at UMass Lowell
Cannon Courier: Diet Sodas Linked to Increase in Belly Fat
February 19, 2017
CBS News ran a story with the above title on March 17, 2015. Read the full story at the Cannon Courier
Xconomy: StemBioSys Lands Experimental UT Tech That Finds Young Stem Cells
February 19, 2017
StemBioSys, the life sciences company with a system for growing stem cells, has licensed an experimental technology from University of Texas Health San Antonio that may help identify healthy young adult stem cells among large pools of other cells. Read the full story at Xconomy
KCEN-TV: Groundbreaking Fort Hood Study on PTSD Gives Hope for a Permanent Cure
February 19, 2017
Retired sergeant first class Sean Brack – who – with several symptoms of the stress, knew he needed help. Soon afterwards, Mr. Brack heard of an experimental therapy happening on post done by the Strong Star consortium and the University of Texas Health and Science Center of San Antonio. Watch the full story at KCEN-TV
The Lufkin News: GUEST COLUMN: Texas a leader in cancer prevention, research
February 19, 2017
Last May the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, created by Texans in 2007, celebrated the halfway point in its historic $3 billion investment in cancer research and prevention. Read the full story at The Lufkin News
Reuters: What belongs in medical kits for climbers and hikers?
February 19, 2017
For mountain climbers and hikers, injuries often include broken bones, sprains and skin wounds, but many don’t carry the right supplies for the injuries and illnesses they are most likely to face, a recent study found. Read the full story at Reuters