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lung cancer

UTSW Researchers Make Lung Cancer Breakthrough

by | Oct 4, 2016

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center said they have discovered what they called a vulnerability in the armor of a so-called “undruggable” lung cancer, and they have found an existing drug they said may provide a treatment.

In a release, UT Southwestern said the researchers were working in four separate labs when they found that the drug Selinexor (KPT-330) killed lung cancer cells and shrank tumors in mice when used against cancers driven by the KRAS cancer gene, one that is aggressive and difficult to treat....

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solar
Tour to Shine Light on Solar Power in DFW
by | Oct 3, 2016
The 7th Annual DFW Solar Tour aims at showing the advantages of solar and other alternative power sources.
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highways
Cracked Highways: UTA Prof has System to Fix ‘Em
by | Sep 30, 2016
Sahadat Hossain's team has a system using recycled plastic pins that can repair highways and reduce cost.
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concussions
Innovative Football Helmet Aimed at Reducing Concussions
by | Sep 30, 2016
The new helmet has a softer outer shell, and is designed to deform on contact, similar to what a car bumpers does.
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Robokind

RoboKind Robot Aims to Help Bridge Diversity in STEM Education

by | Sep 27, 2016
A new humanoid robot, named Jett, with African-American likeness, is designed to increase minority student participation in STEM courses.
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UT Southwestern Surgeons Pioneer Vertigo Surgery
by | Sep 26, 2016
The minimally invasive surgery removes the tumor and reduces recovery time.
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stroke
UNT Researchers Work to Extend Time for Stroke Treatment
by | Sep 23, 2016
The researchers hope to develop treatments that could be used months, maybe even years, after a stroke.
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uber
Uber, Microsoft Team Up on New Security Feature
by | Sep 23, 2016
The new security feature encourages drivers to take a selfie occasionally to ensure that it matches the information on their Uber account.
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AT&T Fibre Optic

AT&T’s New Tech
Will Deliver Internet Via Power Lines

by | Sep 21, 2016
The Dallas-based company will test its new patented technology beginning in 2017.
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EV
Drive Electric Week Puts a Charge in EV Awareness
by | Sep 19, 2016
The National Drive Electric Week celebration was held in Grapevine, with organizers breaking their record for most EVs in one place.
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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....

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Signposts of innovation Dallas Innovation Dallas Regional Chamber
Hot Issues on Tap for Signposts of Innovation Panel
by | Sep 16, 2016
How can companies create a culture of creativity? Economist Bart Van Ark will lead a conversation about the future of innovation with Fortune 1000 leaders at Microsoft, IBM, Sabre, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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Rockwall Makerspace

Rockwall Makerspace Will
Benefit High School Robotics

by | Sep 13, 2016
Electrical engineers Keith Buchanan and his son, Blake, recently opened the Rockwall Makerspace.
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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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Waldo Way
Robotic Cow Milking: It’s the Waldo Way
by | Aug 31, 2016
Waldo Way Real Milk Guernsey Dairy will use a robot system originally used to build cars that is being repurposed by AMS Galaxy into a cow-milker.
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makerspace
Not Sure Which DFW Makerspace Is Right For You? Here’s Your Guide
by | Aug 23, 2016
The makerspace community in Dallas-Fort Worth and has something to offer everyone from video gamers and podcasters to quilters and graphic designers.
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