Nature article: Gene suppresses DNA break-induced chromosome errors
July 23, 2008
Just as square dance partners join hands at a particular point in the music, so broken pieces of DNA in our cells reunite as they are repaired.
Broken DNA must find right partners quickly amid repairs
July 23, 2008
Gene called ATM suppresses break-induced chromosome translocations, study shows
CTRC recognized as center of excellence for blood cancer, disease
July 18, 2008
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center (CTRC) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has achieved recognition as a Center of Excellence by the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation.
Barshop Institute head receives British gerontology medal
July 17, 2008
The British Society for Research on Aging today awarded a Texas scientist its highest honor, a medal that has been given to only seven other pioneers in gerontology since 1982, including only one born in America.
Dewhurst praises Sosa as Texan of great caliber on Prop 15 Oversight Panel
July 16, 2008
Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst visited The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio today to celebrate the appointment of South Texas media consultant Lionel Sosa to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
Study: Genetic variation raises HIV risk in people of African descent
July 16, 2008
A genetic variation that may have protected people of African descent against a pandemic of malaria long ago now appears to increase their susceptibility to HIV infection, a report published this week shows.