UT San Antonio Health Science Center study finds elevated levels of toxicants in teeth of children with autism

October 5, 2026

Study suggests children are ‘chronically and repeatedly exposed’ to dozens of potentially harmful chemicals A pilot study by The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found elevated levels of toxicants in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with those of children without autism, including compounds known to disrupt development or […]

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One university. One year. What’s next for UT San Antonio?

September 1, 2026

One year after The University of Texas at San Antonio and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio came together, UT San Antonio is harnessing its combined strengths as one institution to expand opportunity, accelerate discovery, improve health and serve a growing region while extending its impact across Texas.