Famous King Ranch’s soil yields intriguing virus samples
June 20, 2006
Bacteriophages, also known as phages, are viruses that attack and often kill bacteria.
New dental tool helps detect tooth decay in its earliest stages
June 20, 2006
A toothbrush and a string of mint-flavored dental floss are essential to 6-year-old Natalie Hoffmann’s bedtime routine.
Health Science Center spin-offs reap Emerging Tech Fund grants
June 13, 2006
Two companies that spun out from the Health Science Center will receive grants from the $200 million Texas Emerging Technology Fund, Gov. Rick Perry announced May 31 in Austin. CardioSpectra Inc., which represents a collaboration of the Health Science Center and UT Austin, and Xilas Medical Inc. were among four companies awarded grants from the Fund in this round.
Toxin discovery could lead to therapy for asthma, other conditions
June 13, 2006
The mycoplasmas are the smallest of all bacteria, almost inscrutable in their ways of operating.
Richard Garcia molded Health Science Center’s South Texas programs
June 13, 2006
Richard A. Garcia Jr., assistant vice president for South Texas programs at the Health Science Center, spent three decades expanding health opportunities for his beloved South Texas Border Region.
San Antonio study examines investigational drug for Alzheimer’s
June 6, 2006
San Antonio residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease may be eligible to participate in a clinical study offered by the Health Science Center. The study will assess whether an investigational drug, Flurizan, can slow Alzheimer’s progression.