2026 Article Archive
Dendrites may be key to learning and memory, study suggests
Branchlike structures called dendrites that extend from neurons appear to make their own “computations” independently of the cell body, helping individual brain cells store memories of the past, respond to the present, and anticipate the future, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests.
New biosensor tracks down missing metabolite from childhood brain disorder
Scientists at Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have discovered why babies born with a rare inborn error of metabolism, called GPT2 deficiency, suffer from severe neurological impairment, according to research published in Science.
Metabolites produced by gut bacteria may protect against fungal infection
A metabolic byproduct formed when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber appears to protect against dangerous fungal infections common in immunocompromised patients, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers shows.
Adding drug to glioblastoma treatment may boost effectiveness
Treating glioblastoma with a class of drugs known as EGFR inhibitors made this cancer more sensitive to chemotherapy, suggests a study in preclinical models co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Gut bacteria boost immune system, help send vitamin A to T cells
Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that gut bacteria help regulate the development of the body’s immune system by directing the movement of vitamin A through a previously unrecognized cellular network.
UT Southwestern ranked No. 1 in the world for healthcare research by Nature Index
UT Southwestern Medical Center is ranked No. 1 among healthcare institutions worldwide by Nature Index for publishing high-quality research in all subjects for the 12-month period that ended Feb. 28, 2026.
‘Polypill’ improves heart failure outcomes in UTSW-led trial
A “polypill” combining three medications recommended to treat heart failure into a single daily dose proved far more effective for patients than taking the drugs separately, a randomized clinical trial led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers showed.
Exertion tests offer insight into recovery from youth concussions
Clinical exams that incorporate gait analysis after physical exertion may provide insight into how youths are recovering after concussions to help determine whether they are ready to return to sports, UT Southwestern Medical Center and Scottish Rite for Children (SRC) physicians found.
UTSW introduces single-port robotic surgery for lung cancer
A team at UT Southwestern Medical Center is the first in North Texas to offer single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, a minimally invasive procedure for select patients with early-stage lung cancer.
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.