A new study reveals that several species of bacteria reside in bladder tissue of postmenopausal women who experience recurrent urinary tract infections. The findings provide a better understanding of the interaction between bacteria and host tissue, which may lead to more effective treatment strategies for this chronic condition.
Researchers have engineered molecules that restrict access to heme, an oxygen-binding molecule, to slow the growth of lung cancer tumors in mice. By starving cancer cells of this essential molecule, the new approach may provide a potential new path forward in treating non-small cell lung cancer.
Researchers aim to identify effective strategies for reducing violence in internationalized civil wars, which have the most fatalities and are difficult to resolve. The project will analyze conflict management approaches, create a barometer to measure changes in conflict levels, and provide policy recommendations.
Researchers found that a protein implicated in migraine symptoms caused pain responses only in female rodents, but not males. This discovery may help explain why migraine is three times more common in women than men.
A study by UT Dallas researchers has identified several new targets for pain treatment, revealing the source of chronic pain in humans. The study found that specialized nerve cells called dorsal root ganglia (DRG) play a key role in neuropathic pain, and genes expressed in these cells may be used to develop new analgesic drugs.
A University of Texas at Dallas study found that men, conservatives, and those supporting the death penalty oppose Black Lives Matter. The research highlights the need for understanding public divisions on the issue.
A new study from The University of Texas at Dallas analyzes the impact of terrorism injuries, estimating that victims lost an average of 12,628 years of healthy life due to injuries. The study puts the annual toll of terrorist attacks in context with other causes of death, highlighting the devastating human cost of these events.
Researchers developed targeted plasticity therapy (TPT) to pair physical movements with vagus nerve stimulation, accelerating brain reorganization and recovery. The study found TPT to be twice as effective as traditional rehabilitation alone in doubling upper limb recovery rates.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a statistical method to analyze millions of RNA structures, enabling them to predict functional interactions. This breakthrough aims to prevent toxic relationships between molecules that lead to disease, and potentially improve human health.
Researchers found that American journalists tend to trust the actions of their co-workers more than those from other news outlets, and believe they act unethically less frequently. The study's findings suggest ways for newsrooms and writers to improve ethical actions.
Researchers study the impact of self-assessment accuracy on daily functions and treatment in individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The goal is to generate empirical evidence about impaired self-awareness and its effects on functional ability.
Scientists have created high-thermal-conductivity crystals of boron arsenide that could help manage heat in computer chips. The new material's properties make it comparable to silicon, a key component of current chip technology.
Researchers at UT Dallas developed a tool to identify inconsistencies in cosmological data, revealing potential errors in current models. The findings suggest that either systematic errors need to be removed or the underlying model is incomplete, leading to questions about Albert Einstein's theory of gravity.
A new study from the University of Texas at Dallas found a relationship between socioeconomic status and brain function in adults, with higher SES associated with more organized brain networks and thicker cortex. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may impact brain health even in middle age.
Scientists have developed high-strength, super-tough carbon sheets by chemically stitching together platelets of graphitic carbon at low temperatures. The material's mechanical properties exceed those of current carbon fiber composites, offering potential cost savings and improved performance for various applications.
Researchers suggest that the onset of plate tectonics initiated the dramatic cool-down of the Earth's surface, resulting in 'Snowball Earth' climate changes. This theory proposes to explain 22 previously proposed mechanisms for Neoproterozoic global cooling.
Researchers examined how cultural perceptions affect compensation of female CEOs in China, where women earn significantly less than men. Female CEOs can narrow the pay gap by exhibiting agentic qualities or working in female-dominated industries, but not both.
Researchers at UT Dallas suggest a new type of matter that exhibits both zero viscosity and non-periodic structure. Theoretical framework proposes an experimental setup to produce the material, potentially creating a supersolid with unique properties.
Scientists at UT Dallas created a surface that can capture and direct water droplets from fog and air vapor, rapidly directing them into reservoirs via lubricated microgrooves. The 'hydrophilic directional slippery rough surfaces' (SRS) use hydroxy functional groups to efficiently capture water droplets.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a high-powered, environmentally safe lithium-sulfur substitute that could drastically lengthen battery life. The new technology improves stability and power density, making lithium-sulfur batteries more commercially viable.
Researchers at UT Dallas paired vagus nerve stimulation with physical therapy to improve upper limb function in rodents. The results showed a significant increase in engaged neurons and sustained improvement months beyond VNS-paired therapy.
Researchers found that banks increase loan interest rates for borrowers with peer firm restatements and more severe customer firm restatements, impacting business relationships and credit scores.
A team of researchers is creating a comprehensive database on US school shootings, tracking incidents since 1990. The National Institute of Justice project will help law enforcement and school administrators understand the causes of K-12 school violence and inform effective prevention strategies.
A recent study found that a specific manipulation of dopamine receptors impairs chronic pain in male mice but has no effect on females. The researchers suggest that different types of cells drive the development of pain in males and females, leading to the potential for sex-specific pain relief medications.
A bioengineering team has designed genetic 'circuits' using living cells to study microRNA expression. This research aims to improve synthetic biology and gene therapy by understanding how microRNAs function in different biological contexts.
A recent UT Dallas study found that retaining target scientists increases the likelihood of creating impactful knowledge after an acquisition. The researchers examined over 111,000 patents following 301 high-tech acquisitions and found that retaining engineers was particularly important when dealing with complex technologies.
Researchers at UT Dallas have isolated cancer stem cells using a two-step process, marking a significant step toward developing new drugs that can target these cells. The technique uses ligands that selectively bind to breast cancer stem cells, allowing for their isolation from standard breast cancer cells.
A University of Texas at Dallas psychologist found that children aged 4.5-9 years prefer chocolate over goldfish crackers in response to both happiness and sadness. The study suggests that emotional eating habits develop during the preschool period, influenced by social environment and parental feeding practices.
A UT Dallas team has addressed a long-standing problem in scanning tunneling microscopes, preventing tip crashes that can damage samples and forfeit valuable time. The breakthrough enables atomically precise manufacturing, leading to innovations in materials science, medicine, and computing.
Research finds that abusive supervision affects more than 13% of U.S. workers, leading to retaliatory behavior and decreased productivity. The study also reveals cultural power distance influences employees' perceptions of justice and deviant behavior, with lower power distance countries experiencing stronger deviations.
A team of researchers has devised a decoy molecule to disrupt the inception and persistence of pain memories. The RNA-based medicine reduces pain-associated behaviors by blocking the creation of pain-signaling proteins.
A recent spike in homicide rates across the nation doesn't tell the whole story. According to a new UT Dallas study, long-term factors like segregation and poverty play a more significant role in increases than short-term fluctuations. The study found that most cities' homicide rates have remained relatively stable over time.
A study published in Physical Review E suggests that Martian winds were capable of digging up tens of thousands of cubic kilometers of sediment from the Gale Crater over a billion years. The wind-driven movement of sediment and dust is thought to have played a key role in shaping the Martian landscape.
Researchers at UT Dallas's CRSS project analyzed thousands of hours of Apollo mission audio, digitizing and organizing the recordings. The team developed algorithms to process, recognize, and analyze the audio, enabling them to track speakers, understand human interaction, and reconstruct conversations.
Grade school children from low-income homes have significantly smaller vocabularies compared to their peers, with a 10% difference in word learning, leading to long-term academic implications. The study suggests that increasing vocabulary through oral methods and visualizing sentence relationships can be effective interventions.
A UT Dallas study found a sharp racial divide in opinions on NFL players' protests, with 90% of black respondents supporting kneeling during the national anthem. The survey also showed that 100% of black respondents believe the NFL should not punish protesters, while only 25% of non-black respondents agree.
Researchers analyzed survey data on automobile purchases between 2002 and 2012 to compare time spent on internet sources with time spent on offline sources. The study found that those who searched more online tend to spend more time at dealerships, while consumers older than 50 spend less time searching and are less likely to be satisf...
Researchers tested participants' hearing and speech abilities before and after extreme noise exposure to determine if it caused permanent damage. The study found temporary changes in some functional tests but no evidence of hidden hearing loss.
A study has characterized all of the circular DNA in the worm <em>C. elegans</em> and three human cell types, revealing different sets of circles in different cell varieties. The researchers used a 50-year-old lab technique called density gradient centrifugation to separate and purify the circular DNA.
A new study from the University of Texas at Dallas found that patients with shorter-than-guideline hospital stays are more likely to be readmitted, while those with longer stays have a lower risk. The study suggests that early discharge can actually increase costs in the long run.
Researchers have developed high-tech yarns that can generate electricity when stretched or twisted, opening up new possibilities for self-powered wearable devices and energy harvesting from ocean waves. The twistron yarns, constructed from carbon nanotubes, can convert mechanical energy into electrical power.
A new study from UT Dallas found that the loss of trust in investment advisory services after the Madoff scandal led to changes in investors' behavior, with $363 billion pulled from advisors and many firms closing. The researchers also identified the spread of distrust through social networks and local media.
A study by Dr. Mohammad Zia and colleagues found that in-store advertising by competitors can be beneficial when commission rates are relatively high, mitigating price competition and boosting profits.
Researchers have developed a new manganese and sodium-ion-based material that could potentially lower battery costs and improve ecofriendliness. The new material uses sodium instead of lithium, which is more abundant but has some drawbacks, such as lower energy density.
Researchers at UT Dallas developed a wearable diagnostic tool that measures cortisol, glucose and interleukin-6 in perspired sweat for up to a week, enabling continuous health tracking. The device uses room temperature ionic liquid to stabilize the microenvironment, making it practical and affordable.
A new study found that increased amyloid plaque buildup in the brain predicts faster cognitive decline in middle-age adults over four years. The research used PET scans to detect amyloid deposits in 184 healthy middle-age and older adults, revealing a link between higher amyloid amounts and vocabulary decline.
A new study published in Pediatrics found that children with cochlear implants who received limited or no sign language exposure had better outcomes in speech perception, speech intelligibility, language, and reading. The study suggests that oral communication may be more beneficial for young cochlear implant recipients.
Engineer Dr. Joseph S. Friedman designs a novel computing system made solely from carbon that might replace silicon transistors in electronics. The resulting all-carbon spin logic proposal enables cascaded logic gates with increased performance and potential terahertz clock speeds.
Researchers found that squamous cell carcinoma is remarkably dependent on glucose as an energy source, with a protein called GLUT1 being highly active in the cancer. Elevated GLUT1 levels were also linked to other types of squamous cell cancers, including head and neck, esophageal, and cervical cancers.
Researchers found that hospitals with better mortality rates receive lower Medicare payments, while those with higher readmission rates receive higher average payments. Health IT usage is positively associated with higher Medicare reimbursements due to improved efficiency in insurance claims.