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Tackling Dementia From Every Angle
The next breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and dementia lie with UT experts.
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UT Austin Study Finds Diet Alters Breast Milk Composition
UT nutritional scientists found even small shifts towards more ultraprocessed foods can quickly alter breast milk.
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9 Ways UT Is Advancing Dementia Research
Researchers at UT Austin are working to change the future of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
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4 Tons of Spinach, 3 Professors and 1 Life-Changing Discovery
It was 84 years ago this week that UT researchers isolated and named folic acid.
Helping Others Shown To Slow Cognitive Decline
Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%.
Three Recent Texas Science Graduates Receive Fulbright U.S. Student Awards
The awards will allow these UT alumni to conduct research or teach English abroad.
Digital platform supports personalized diet goals in primary care for diabetes
A new study evaluates Nutri, a clinical decision support tool for brief diet counseling in safety-net clinics, created by UT researchers.
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Ready to Change the World: Public Health Major Dat Duong
Dat Duong, a 2025 graduate from the College of Natural Sciences, made key contributions while studying in the UT School of Human Ecology.
Insider Insights: Meet Double-Majoring Student Shriya Bengre
UT has provided opportunities for pursuing interdisciplinary interests.
Meet Three Exceptional Seniors Among our 2025 Graduates of Distinction
More than 150 top CNS students have been selected and celebrated for their distinctive contributions.