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Faculty Members Named to Professorships and Endowed Chairs
Several College of Natural Sciences faculty members have been newly appointed to special professorships and endowed chairs at The University of Texas at Austin.
Snacking on Hummus Shown to Improve Diet Quality, Appetite, and Mood
Snack choice can also affect alertness, the study found.
Nutrition and the Immune System
In this video, faculty members Molly Bray and Chris Jolly provide guidance about eating to boost your immunity.
Researchers Discover Genetic Mechanism Behind Scoliosis in Fish
Finding could shed light on spinal condition.
Tips for Healthy Eating While Working From Home
In the midst of a pandemic, University of Texas at Austin nutritional sciences alum Marissa Duswalt Epstein provides tips for healthy eating amid remote work.
7 Ideas from the School of Human Ecology for Responding to COVID-19
Stephen Russell talks about how we can use the pandemic to reach greater human connection.
The Texas Scientist
20/20 Foresight
So what will the next 50 years bring? Absent a crystal ball, your best bet would be to ask a scientist.
The Next 50 Years: Your Perfect Meal and Exercise Plan
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be able to follow a specific diet or exercise plan and others fail? The answer might have to do with factors unique to each person, like their microbiomes and genetics.
Texas Master’s in Nutritional Sciences Online Embarks on a New Partnership
UT Austin's Department of Nutritional Sciences determined it would partner with edX in offering an online master's program.
12 Ways Texas Science Innovators Made the Most of this Year
Here are a handful of ways that members of our science and mathematics community brandished their entrepreneurial spirit this year.