Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., a professor of molecular biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, is a winner of the 2026 Japan Prize in Life Sciences. [Video still: UTSW]
Zhijian “James” Chen is receiving the prize for his discoveries about the immune system, including cGAS, which "acts as the body’s burglar alarm to trigger defense from invading pathogens," UTSW said. Numerous winners of the Japan Prize have gone on to win the Nobel Prize for their achievements.
The Lab-on-a-Chip test can detect immune responses to infectious pathogens in two to three minutes, using just a drop of blood or saliva on a "microfluidic" chip. Funding for the researchers' grant came from Dallas-based Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
The women’s sexuality and wellness platform beat nine competitors to take the top prize in the pitch competition that was part of the Healthcare Dealmakers Conference in Dallas.
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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
Taiwan-based LITEON Technology Corp. is investing nearly $1 billion in a new advanced manufacturing campus in McKinney. There, the company expects to create 600 jobs over the next several years as it expands its North American operations....
While drones buzzed through the airspace outside AT&T Stadium during a recent event, the wireless network and new sensor technology were watching.
AT&T and Ericsson, based in Sweden with U.S. headquarters in Plano, partnered in a test of a drone detection system in authorized airspace outside the Arlington stadium during a major sporting event....
California-based Pokeworks is looking to add to its presence in North Texas, as the fast-casual chain continues its expansion in what it calls a major growth market.
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