Dr. Michael Burton, Calvin D. Uong, and Melissa E. Lenert found that a type of fatty acid called palmitic acid binds to a particular receptor on nerve cells, a process that results in inflammation and mimics injury to the neurons. [Photo: UTD]
“This study indicates you don’t need obesity to trigger pain; you don’t need diabetes; you don’t need a pathology or injury at all," says UTD researcher Dr. Michael Burton. "Eating a high-fat diet for a short period of time is enough."
The finding could lead to further research on the impact of high-fat diets on chronic pain, a key component of the opioid epidemic—and potentially pharmacological solutions.
Over 150 scientists across dozens of departments will be part of the elite National Institutes of Health-funded, university-wide interdisciplinary research center. Dallas' UT Southwestern Medical Center is the only institution in Texas to be selected for the NIH initiative.
UTSW wants to translate scientific discoveries into new therapeutic strategies for the prevention and treatment of obesity, which it describes as a chronic disease affecting more than 40% of the U.S. population, with medical costs nearing $175 billion.
In this roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also read about a scientist at UT Arlington who discovered bone-like particles in blood, which is a find that could help physicians treat life-threatening conditions.
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Fifteen months after joining SMU, Mary and Richard Templeton Dean Nader Jalili, PhD, ASME Fellow, has hired 14 new faculty members, elevated research innovation; introduced a new approach to the curriculum; and created a new Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing....
D CEO and Dallas Innovates are teaming up once again to present The Innovation Awards, honoring the disruptors and trailblazers who are driving innovation in North Texas.
The sixth annual 2025 event will honor CEOs, entrepreneurs, CIOs, CTOs, and other leaders who are sparking change and making their mark in the region and beyond....
Dallas-based gaming and esports expert Mike Rufail has been hired as CEO of Dallas-based TradeOff Financial Corp., a next-generation “fantasy stock trading” platform that seeks to find, train, and reward the best retail traders in the world....
Arlington-based D.R. Horton Inc.’s board of directors has appointed three new independent directors: Barbara R. Smith, M. Chad Crow, and Elaine D. Crowley.
“We expect to benefit greatly from the new perspectives, industry expertise and leadership skills they each bring from their respective track records of excellence and achievement,” Executive Chairman David V....
Walnut Hill Medical has appointed Chris Jordan as the new president of the Dallas-based provider of market access, DME, and preauthorization solutions.
The company, which rebranded last month from Pacific Therapy Access to Walnut Hill Medical, said Jordan brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Walnut Hill Medical, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing growth....
North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. So, 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....
Fifteen months after joining SMU, Mary and Richard Templeton Dean Nader Jalili, PhD, ASME Fellow, has hired 14 new faculty members, elevated research innovation; introduced a new approach to the curriculum; and created a new Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing....
D CEO and Dallas Innovates are teaming up once again to present The Innovation Awards, honoring the disruptors and trailblazers who are driving innovation in North Texas.
The sixth annual 2025 event will honor CEOs, entrepreneurs, CIOs, CTOs, and other leaders who are sparking change and making their mark in the region and beyond....
Dallas-based gaming and esports expert Mike Rufail has been hired as CEO of Dallas-based TradeOff Financial Corp., a next-generation “fantasy stock trading” platform that seeks to find, train, and reward the best retail traders in the world....
Arlington-based D.R. Horton Inc.’s board of directors has appointed three new independent directors: Barbara R. Smith, M. Chad Crow, and Elaine D. Crowley.
“We expect to benefit greatly from the new perspectives, industry expertise and leadership skills they each bring from their respective track records of excellence and achievement,” Executive Chairman David V....
Walnut Hill Medical has appointed Chris Jordan as the new president of the Dallas-based provider of market access, DME, and preauthorization solutions.
The company, which rebranded last month from Pacific Therapy Access to Walnut Hill Medical, said Jordan brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Walnut Hill Medical, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing growth....