National Science Foundation Awards UT $18M to Study Factors That Lead to Pandemics
The grant establishes a new multidisciplinary research center focused on identifying the ways human activities contribute to the spread of infection.
William T. Grant Foundation Announces Funding for UT, Cherokee Health Systems for Research-Practice Partnership
The grant-funded efforts will center around the development of a training program for CHS practitioners and UT students and faculty.
The Conversation: Why are some people faster than others? 2 exercise scientists explain the secrets of running speed
There are several reasons why some people can run very fast while others tend to run more slowly.
The Conversation: Cannabis Products May Harbor Fungal Toxins Harmful to Human Health, but Regulations Are Uneven or Nonexistent
Controlling fungi in crops is essential for both plant and human health.
The Conversation: What Taoism Teaches About the Body and Being Healthy
What does it mean to have a healthy, happy body?
The Conversation: How Does Fever Help Fight Infections? There’s More to It Than Even Some Scientists Realize
Despite scientific consensus that fever is beneficial in fighting infections, exactly how is contentious.
The Conversation: Traditional medicine provides health care to many around the globe — the WHO is trying to make it safer and more standardized
The World Health Organization met in August to discuss traditional medicine.
The Conversation: LGBTQ+ Caregivers of People with Dementia Face Unique Stresses That Lead to Poorer Physical and Mental Health
A better understanding of the experiences of LGBTQ+ caregivers is a key step toward programs, policies and services that support their well-being.
The Conversation: WHO Expert Cancer Group States That the Sweetener Aspartame Is a Possible Carcinogen, but Evidence Is Limited – 6 Questions Answered
It is important for both consumers and the research community to continue to weigh the potential risks of artificial sweeteners.
The Conversation: Memories May Be Stored in the Membranes of Your Neurons
Pinpointing where memories are stored in the brain and how they are transmitted could provide new targets to treat neurological diseases and serve as models for neuromorphic computing.
UT Commits $50 Million to Transdisciplinary Cluster Hires
UT will recruit top-tier faculty across disciplines to address some of the most pressing and complex challenges of our time.
The Conversation: La Crosse Virus Is the Second Most Common Virus in the US Spread by Mosquitoes – and Can Cause Severe Neurological Damage in Rare Cases
Not all cases of La Crosse disease affect the neurological system, but those that do can be severe and sometimes fatal – especially in children.