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Michael Bergel, Ph.D., with the structure of his team's patented anti-cancer compounds. Photo by Michael Modecki.
TWU Biology Team Granted a Patent for Anti-Cancer Compounds That Could Save Lives
by Alex Edwards | Oct 15, 2020
The novel invention from researchers at Texas Woman’s University in Denton could greatly contribute to cancer treatment research. The compounds can prevent the growth of breast, lung, and colon cancer cells.
by Alex Edwards |
Sep 21, 2020
After a yearlong search, Ariat is settling into a new regional distribution center to better serve its Southwest customers. The performance footwear and apparel brand is known for reimagining the boot for modern riders, ranchers, and farmers—so Cowtown, named after the cattle ranching industry, was an obvious choice.
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by Quincy Preston |
Aug 20, 2020
OncoNano Medicine, a spinout of University of Texas Southwestern, uses pH as a biomarker to detect metastatic cancer. Its technology, which visualizes a tumor, could be a gamechanger.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 13, 2020
CAGE Bio—currently a resident at Johnson & Johnson Innovation—uses a proprietary platform to develop therapeutic products for dermatology, inflammation, and immunology.
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UNT Will Start Texas’ First AI Master’s Degree Program in the Fall
by Lance Murray | Feb 21, 2020
The University of North Texas' new program will meet the growing demand for professionals in the field of artificial intelligence. We asked AI entrepreneur—and UNT alumnus—Dave Copps why he thinks the degree can "literally play a part in changing the world."
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Feb 10, 2020
The international data trust will be the "first-of-its-kind" for scholarly publishing.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 21, 2020
In this weekly roundup of executive and leadership moves by companies and organizations in North Texas, you'll also find news from Stryve, Transplace, RKD Group, Conifer Health Solutions, Comerica Bank, Tenet Healthcare, and Civitas Capital Group.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 12, 2019
Frisco and McKinney were the highest ranking North Texas cities in the WalletHub report, which based its rankings on job growth, increase of full-time and part-time jobs, and median household income growth, among other factors.
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TWU Receives Nearly $1M Grant to Bolster Education in STEM Fields
by Lance Murray | Jul 31, 2019
The National Science Foundation grant will back the Scholarships, Teams and Research (TWU STAR) project aimed at increasing undergraduate engagement, retention, and graduation in STEM-related fields.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 19, 2019
You'll also find out how scientists at UTD and UT Southwestern hope to improve multiple sclerosis therapies with the help of 3D brain images in this roundup of research and development activities in North Texas.
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by David Kirkpatrick |
Jun 7, 2019
There's no shortage of facilities in North Texas designed for the manufacture of high-tech products using high-tech processes.
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by Blair Welch |
Apr 11, 2019
The first FlintConf to hit Denton is aimed at helping young entrepreneurs succeed.
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North Texas Cities Partner with Tech Communities at Open Data Day
by Nicholas Sakelaris | Feb 27, 2019
Cities around North Texas—including Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, Addison, and Frisco—will collaborate with citizens, data scientists, programmers, and public officials to address community issues through open data on March 2 at the daylong hackathon.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 25, 2019
The four-story, 80,000-square-foot facility will be home to graduate and undergraduate research laboratory space for biology, chemistry and biochemistry, nutrition and food science and psychology programs.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 4, 2019
The gift from Ryan LLC founder and CEO G. Brint Ryan and his wife, Amanda, is the largest in the Denton university's history.
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by Lauren Hawkins |
Dec 4, 2018
The nonprofit aspires to create a community where adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities can live independently.
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![Erica Kosemund, Chief Brand Officer, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Gillian Breidenbach, Chief Partnership Officer, North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; Chief Gary Batton, Chief of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Monica Paul, Executive Director of Dallas Sports Commission and President of North Texas FWC Organizing Committee; John Hobbs, Senior Executive Officer of Communications, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; and Heidi Grant, Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Administration, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, celebrate Choctaw Casinos & Resorts becoming an Official Dallas World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. [Photo: North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Choctaw Casinos & Resorts]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIFA-Choctaw-dec-2025.jpg)
