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Late-Night Snacking? UT Southwestern Researchers Pinpoint Brain Cells That May Be Driving It
by Quincy Preston | Oct 15, 2025
Researchers at UTSW identified a set of neurons in the "brain's timekeeper" that may drive nighttime snacking—and in mice, control up to 7% of body weight. The discovery could pave the way for new weight-loss strategies.
by Lance Murray |
Jul 12, 2019
You’ll also find out about professors at UT Dallas and UT Tyler that have collaborated on a method to rewire genetic response pathways in this roundup of research and development activity in North Texas.
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Discovery: UTSW Discovers Alzheimer’s ‘Big Bang,’ UNTHSC Scientist Tracks Mosquitoes for Your Health
by Lance Murray |
Jul 20, 2018
Also, UNT professor Tao Yang has received an award for his research into electrical distribution microgrids. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas aimed at making our lives better.
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