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Research

Surprising Patterns in Infant Growth After Gestational Diabetes Exposure

Infants exposed to gestational diabetes in utero may not have as weighty of challenges as previously believed.

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Research

Ultra-Processed Foods Pose Unique Dangers for People With Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers found ultra-processed foods, even diet ones, bring distinct risks for people with diabetes.

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Research

Researchers Identify Promising Combination Therapy for Common Blood Cancer

By exploiting the metabolism of cancer cells, researchers can make hard-to-treat cancers more susceptible to existing drugs.

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The Texas Scientist

Science for a Healthier Nation

Nutritional scientists at The University of Texas at Austin are reshaping how people relate to healthy eating at school, in communities and in the workplace.

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Accolades

Celebrating the 2024 College of Natural Sciences Dean’s Honored Graduates

Meet the graduating seniors being recognized for excellence in research, academics and improving the community.

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Research

Scientists Uncover Technique to Cut Off Cancer’s Fuel Supply

The discovery could lead to better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia in vulnerable populations.

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Research

Nuance Needed Regarding Weight-Gain Recommendations During Pregnancy

Patients with obesity while pregnant may receive recommendations from their doctors that need revisiting, researchers say.

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Announcements

MSNS Online Senior Academic Program Coordinator

We are pleased to welcome Loren Schriefer as the Senior Academic Program Coordinator of the Online Masters of Science.

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Announcements

Online MSNS Director Announced

Dr. Laura Lashinger will be taking over as Director of the Online Master's in Nutritional Sciences Program.

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