Biology freshman Sruthi Potturi focused on using vagus nerve stimulation on post-traumatic stress disorder subjects to enhance extinction learning during the Clark Summer Research Program.Dr. Morocos recently received two federal grants totaling $2.7 million to support research aimed at better understanding — and perhaps exploiting — the role of protein evolution and interactions in human health and disease.Researchers Brighten Path for Creating New Type of MRI Contrast Agent

 

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Scientists Receive CPRIT Grants for Lung, Kidney Cancer Research

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded new grants totaling $1.8 million to Dr. Li Zhang and Dr. Jie Zheng for their work to improve the outcomes for cancer patients. [more...]

New Map, Comet Calendar Offer Greater User Experience, Engagement

The University updated its online map and Comet Calendar with interactive features that will make the campus more accessible to faculty, staff, students and visitors. [more...]

Researchers Brighten Path for Creating New Type of MRI Contrast Agent

A team led by Dr. Jeremiah Gassensmith made a previously ineffective agent brighter and last longer by covering it in a molecular cage as part of an effort that would eliminate the need to use gadolinium. [more...]