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As if menopause isn’t enough of an assault on a woman’s body, couple it with Type 2 Diabetes (DM), sleep apnea and inflammation, and you’ve got a destructive combination that just might lead to dementia in later life. With a $1.4 million…

University of Houston Assistant Professor of Biology and Biochemistry Jacob Daane is leading a research project to uncover the genetic mechanisms that underlie trait evolution and disease resilience in fishes. The $1.9 million award from…

Scientists may be on the verge of taking a big step closer to the net-zero carbon emissions goal, thanks to University of Houston research into algae. Hidden potential is being revealed in the major algae studies at the microbial products…

Researchers at the University of Houston have secured a $1.5 million grant from the National Academy of Sciences to develop a public health data system to address health equity challenges in Houston’s medically underserved neighborhoods in…

The Astrodome is a sore subject for many Houstonians. While some believe it is time to part ways, others have developed innovative ways of revisioning the structure since its closing in 2008. University of Houston Gerald D. Hines…

Each year, University of Houston students take their talents around the world for the educational experiences of a lifetime. Many of these journeys are supported by the U.S. Fulbright Program, and students return from their travels ready to…

In a survey released today, almost half (49%) of Texans say they support using taxpayer money for vouchers to help low-income parents send their children to private schools, compared to a little more than one-quarter (27%) who oppose…

A small clinical trial with a pharmacokinetic sub-study, led by a world-renowned pharmacologist at the University of Houston, has demonstrated the promising effectiveness of the drug Riluzole for improving functionality in people with acute…

The Southwest Conference on Asian Studies (SWCAS) will host its 52nd annual meeting at the University of Houston for the first time Friday, Nov. 3 through Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. SWCAS will have an array of panel sessions and…

Researchers at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership say post-pandemic job search and work constraints in the hospitality industry are causing higher stress for job seekers, leading to more…