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The Language Brokers
Researchers like Su Yeong Kim are debating whether being a language broker is good for children, or not.
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Victimization of Transgender Youths Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Substance Abuse
Researchers led by Stephen Russell of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences have found transgender adolescents are at greater risk for substance abuse...
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Couples Weather Bickering With a Little Help from Their Friends
Research led by Lisa Neff finds close social ties help alleviate stress linked to marital conflicts.
UT Austin Offers Its First Online Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences
The program is designed to provide a rigorous education to working professionals in nutrition or health education as they seek to advance in careers in...
The Science of Relationships
What are the health benefits of romantic relationships? How can newlyweds avoid communication breakdowns that result from external stress? Do optimists make better partners?
UT Austin Part of New Partnership for Innovations in Fibers, Fabrics
UT Austin is now a participant of a high-tech partnership called Advanced Functional Fibers of America.
Textiles and Apparel Students Win Prestigious National Awards
Avani Patel and Seihak Long have both won major awards for their innovative ideas.
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Mixing Ages in Head Start Stunts Academic Progress
Four-year-olds in the nation’s largest preschool program fare worse with 3-year-olds in their classrooms, according to new research led by Elizabeth Gershoff that shows a...
The Case of the Missing Folate
Richard Finnell studies the genetic underpinnings of neural tube defects such as spina bifida.