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April 2, 2025
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that help protect the body by fixing damaged DNA and keeping cells healthy. When these genes have changes, or mutations, they don’t work the way they should. This can raise the risk of certain cancers, like breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancer. These inherited mutations affect about 1 in every 200 to 300 people — over a million in the U.S. alone.
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.
March 26, 2025
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have discovered a way to delay or even block recurrence of the deadliest brain cancer after radiation, bringing new hope for survival.
March 25, 2025
Maria E. Falzone, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), has received a $150,000 UT Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention (STARs) award from the […]
March 7, 2025
New hope for adult sufferers of most common primary brain tumor A drug developed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been shown to extend survival for patients with glioblastoma, the most common primary brain tumor in adults. Results of a trial led by the university revealed that […]
March 3, 2025
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, marked by growth across every facet of its mission. This momentum is reflected in the latest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, an independent nonprofit that compiles annual National […]