Researchers develop Lassa fever treatment effective eight days after infection

September 5, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – A collaborative team of scientists, led by a group at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, have successfully... more »

Drinking light or moderate amounts of alcohol may protect your health

August 14, 2017

Although experts do agree that heavy alcohol drinking is bad for your health, there has been no such consensus on the health effects of light and... more »

Lungs in space: UTMB and Houston Methodist Research Project Could Lead to New Lung Therapeutics

August 11, 2017

Space travel can cause a lot of stress on the human body as the change in gravity, radiation and other factors creates a hostile environment. While... more »

What are the best ways to diagnose and manage asthma?

July 18, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – What are the best ways to diagnose and manage asthma in adults? This can be tricky because asthma can stem from several... more »

Zika vaccine protects fetus against infection and birth defects

July 13, 2017

When given during pregnancy, the Zika vaccine protects unborn fetus against infection and birth defects. GALVESTON, Texas – Immunizing female... more »

New understanding of synaptic connections

June 21, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – Scientists at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have unraveled how certain proteins work together to... more »

UTMB researchers shed new light on a key player in brain development

June 21, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have shed light on how the developing brain ensures that... more »

New cancer drug makes commonly prescribed chemo drug more effective when given together

June 12, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – Researchers have found a way to increase the effectiveness of a widely used cancer drug while decreasing the risk of... more »

Preventing premature cell death

June 7, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – Have you ever wondered how to keep cells from dying? Research conducted at The University of Texas Medical Branch at... more »

A genetic mutation provides a potential explanation for the recent spread of Zika virus

May 26, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – The Zika virus may have undergone a genetic mutation that enabled it to become the serious public health concern we are... more »

Disabled people not always provided the assistive products that make it easier for them to work

May 23, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – There are a range of technologies and devices, such as artificial limbs, hearing aids and wheelchairs that can make it... more »

Scientists gain better understanding of how Ebola disables people’s immune defenses

May 23, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston scientists have unlocked mysteries of how the Ebola virus hampers the... more »

HPV vaccine may be effective against oral cancers

May 17, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – While known to help prevent anal and genital related cancers, the Human Papillomavirus vaccine may also provide protection... more »

Pregnant women unaware how Zika virus can spread, survey finds

May 1, 2017

UTMB researchers recomend more education on the risks of Zika virus infection and proper preventative measures   GALVESTON, Texas –... more »

The first live-attenuated vaccine candidate completely protects against Zika infection

April 10, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – The first live-attenuated Zika vaccine still in the development stage completely protected mice against the virus after a... more »

Researchers develop Marburg virus treatment effective five days after infection

April 5, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – An antibody treatment successfully protected nonhuman primates against the deadly Marburg and Ravn viruses even when given fi... more »

Study confirms prescription weight-loss medication helps with opiate addiction recovery

March 24, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – Researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have confirmed that a prescription weight-loss pill... more »

Researchers find new gene interaction associated with increased MS risk

March 23, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – A person carrying variants of two particular genes could be almost three times more likely to develop multiple sclerosis,... more »

BRCA testing on the rise for those without breast or ovarian cancers

March 22, 2017

 GALVESTON, Texas – More women are requesting BRCA gene testing associated with certain types of cancer thanks to increased interest in... more »

UTMB’s first PCORI award to develop big data visual analytical methods for precision medicine

March 13, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – Knowing which patients are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital after a procedure would be helpful to both patients... more »

Depression, alcohol, and marijuana linked to later use of synthetic marijuana among teens

March 10, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – In the first prospective study of synthetic cannabinoids or SCs – the group of chemicals that mimic the effects of... more »

UTMB scientists uncover how Zika virus causes microcephaly

February 16, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – A multidisciplinary team from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has uncovered the mechanisms that the Zika... more »

Emerging adults may be mixing drug, alcohol, firearms, study finds

February 13, 2017

While drugs, alcohol and firearms do not mix well, new research finds that among some young adults the three may often go together.   Emerging... more »

UTMB researchers discover reason for permanent vision loss after head injury

February 8, 2017

GALVESTON, Texas – Research from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston has shed new light on what causes the permanent vision... more »