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UNT Cancer Link

UNT Researchers Find Protein Linked to Breast Cancer Tumor Growth

by | Sep 16, 2016

University of North Texas researchers have uncovered a “game-changing breast cancer breakthrough,” according to a CBS 11 article.

Ron Mittler, a professor with UNT’s Department of Biological Sciences and the BioDiscovery Institute, discovered a protein linked to tumor growth three years ago.

“When we over express protein, we get really massive tumors....

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Workforce Road Show
Workforce Road Show Aimed
at Southern Dallas Youths
by | Sep 16, 2016
A program called Neighbor Up is created in order to help young adults receive education about job training.
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autistic
Dallas Museum of Art
Offers Programs for Autistic Children
by | Sep 15, 2016
The Dallas Museum of Art creates a special program in order to help autistic children express themselves.
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Cardiac Study
Cardiac Study Includes Keller, Richardson ISD Athletes, Band Members
by | Sep 14, 2016

The UT Southwestern Medical Center has invited student athletes and band members from two North Texas school districts to participate in a study by UTSW heart specialists to determine whether electrocardiograms can be useful in identifying students at risk for sudden cardiac arrest....

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UTD Study

UTD Study Shows What
Influences Employee Commitment

by | Sep 13, 2016
A new study shows that when subordinates have more experience or education than their supervisors, they are less likely to respond to their boss’ leadership styles.
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IFTTT
Vinli Announces IFTTT, Amazon Echo Integrations
by | Sep 12, 2016
Dallas-based Vinli's integrations open up new services for users of its platform.
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concussion
SMU Researchers Looking for Ways to Better Diagnose Concussions
by | Sep 9, 2016
In a new study, SMU researchers are using a transcranial Doppler ultrasound to help in the diagnosis of concussions.
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taggers
UTD Study Paints Picture of Taggers’ Motivations
by | Sep 9, 2016
The criminologists who conducted the study cite boredom, seeking recognition as big motivators behind graffiti.
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alzheimer's

UTSW Researchers: Big Experiences Enhance Memory

by | Sep 7, 2016
Significant experiences cause the release of chemicals that can create better memory.
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UTA Attends White House Makerspace Roundtable
by | Sep 7, 2016
UTA was one of nine universities from across the U.S. that attended the meeting of nearly 200 makerspace leaders.
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Rise School
Rise School to Welcome First Students into Park Cities YMCA
by | Sep 6, 2016
The preschool for students both with and without developmental disabilities now has a larger space, new technology, and more offerings for students.
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grants
University of Texas at Arlington Awards 4 Research Grants
by | Sep 6, 2016
UTA seed grants will fund "innovative ideas that address high-priority issues in society."
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Crowdfunding

How Crowdfunding Can Enhance Communities

by | Sep 2, 2016
Crowdfunding community projects can be an effective way to get them off the ground.
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Human Tissue
Bioinks at Heart of 3-D Printing Human Tissue, Organs
by | Sep 1, 2016
A grant will help a UTA professor develop nano composite hydrogel bioinks that can be used in printing human tissues and organs.
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Kitchen LTO
Kitchen LTO is Going to ‘Pop Up’ in Deep Ellum
by | Aug 31, 2016
The Kitchen LTO will open in Deep Ellum roughly three months after closing the Trinity Groves location.
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artificial intelligence
Does Artificial Intelligence Augment Reality or Replace it?
by | Aug 24, 2016
Does artificial intelligence augment reality or replace it? Then what is "augmented reality?"
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