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Study reveals how RNA-modifying enzyme picks its targets
An RNA-modifying enzyme linked to cancer and neurological disorders selects its targets by recognizing specific RNA shapes and sequences, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
Eating at the right time is important for health, UTSW study shows
Cutting calories and limiting nighttime snacking is known to improve health and extend your lifespan. But would only eating during certain hours of the day have a similar effect on healthspan, or the length of time a person is healthy and free from disease?
Why eating in the middle of the night can be a gut punch
Eating when the body is normally asleep appears to desynchronize the circadian clocks of different cell types in the intestines, a UT Southwestern Medical Center study suggests.
Unmasking autism spectrum disorder through its gene-based roots
Two studies led by the Chahrour Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center shed new light on genes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the neurodevelopmental disease characterized by impaired communication, abnormal social interactions, and restricted, repetitive behaviors.
Study shows brain cells boost endurance benefits of exercise
Neurons in a part of the brain known as the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH) appear to direct the body to boost endurance in response to exercise, a study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center shows.
Tool may identify more patients who could benefit from parathyroid surgery
– A widely used fracture risk calculator may help guide surgical decisions to treat patients with an endocrine disorder called primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) that causes progressive bone loss, according to a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.
UTSW Research: Dementia risk, depression, and more
Tens of millions worldwide have dementia, neurodegenerative diseases that affect memory, thinking, and daily routines. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been identified as a risk factor for dementia and has been associated with dementia symptoms, such as cognitive decline and impairment. However, it has been unclear how severity of CKD might affect dementia risk.
Developmental ‘switch’ in brain may shape lifelong obesity risk
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that a crucial developmental process in the brain’s hypothalamus may influence how susceptible individuals are to obesity.
Study finds gaps in concussion reporting across Texas high schools
Fewer concussions were reported among Texas high school athletes and students in urban and lower-income districts than in higher-income suburban districts despite larger enrollments, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found in a study.
Adult survivors of childhood cancer at higher risk for meningiomas
Certain chemotherapies are associated with an increased long-term risk of subsequent tumors in survivors of childhood cancer, according to a study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.