On Memorial Day we honor the sacrifices made by our U.S. service members and their families. May their courage inspire us to live with purpose and gratitude.

An enzyme known as APOBECs is one of the handiest tools in our immune system.

Listen to Texas Public Radio's Science & Medicine podcast to hear from Reuben Harris, PhD, chair of the UT Health San Antonio Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology.
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A study finds that maintaining a keto diet over long periods of time could have negative consequences — like causing cells to age. The lead author of the study is David Gius, MD, PhD, associate cancer director for translational research at UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson.
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The next generation of scientists and health care providers walked across the stage last weekend 🎓 Watch as the Class of 2024 recalls their favorite moments while at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
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CONGRATS to the Class of 2024 from @uthealthsa! We're so excited to see the impact you leave on the future of health care.

Watch our dementia experts share how to navigate the challenges of caring for a person with dementia with a special focus on Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia:
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A huge congratulations to our employees who recently celebrated significant service anniversaries at UT Health San Antonio. Your dedication inspires us all!

📸 Check out the photos from our Service Anniversary events to relive the fun and festivities.

A new study suggests that exercising with restricted blood flow — by placing cuffs around the upper thigh and inflating them — can improve outcomes for people awaiting total knee replacements.
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Lifelike, talking mannequins train nursing students for real-life scenarios at UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing's Center for Simulation. Now, the center has an accreditation from the prestigious Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
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From a young age, Myrna Garcia saw firsthand how some families struggle with access to #healthcare . Now that she's graduating as a physician-scientist, she's ready to help patients facing the same issues when navigating the medical system. bit.ly/41Lr7mX

A novel protein called ERMA has recently been discovered by researchers at UT Health San Antonio to function as a precision-engineered pump in guiding magnesium. The study finds that this could open new therapeutic avenues for heart conditions.
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Thanks to Annika Tourlas for speaking with Dr. Amelie Ramirez of UT Health San Antonio & Salud America! on the rise of cancer among Latinos.

This is a critical issue for us all!
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Last month's Bi-National Obesity and Metabolic Symposium was a launching point for insightful conversations as experts from Tecnológico de Monterrey and UT Health San Antonio came together to tackle the growing health issues surrounding obesity and metabolic disease.

Thank you, Stephanie, for your work on the Avanzando Caminos study at UT Health San Antonio that is unpacking the Latino cancer journey! 😀

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Listen to the Texas Public Radio 'Science & Medicine' podcast to hear why the rest of the world is looking at our city for guidance on whole blood ambulances.
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'My time at the Long School of Medicine means that I now have this career that lets me impact other people's lives and their family's lives for the better.' Gabrielle Zuniga reflects on the impact of education at UT Health San Antonio. #classof2024 #uthscsa

Kristi Pruiksma, PhD, spoke with KENS 5 about the potential risks of working from home in bed, sometimes referred to as 'bed rotting.'

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The Be Well Institute on Substance Use and Related Disorders, including the current Be Well Texas initiative, has been established by UT Health San Antonio to advance the understanding of substance use through clinical care and research.
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'When you're performing a lot of lab work, nothing works the first time.'

While at UT Health San Antonio, Karli Hinton learned to exude the patience needed to get through the procedures that make groundbreaking research happen.

Congratulations on graduating in just a few short weeks!

Dentists can play a vital role in identifying oral cancer at its early stages — significantly improving the odds of their patients overcoming it. #OralCancerAwarenessMonth

Call 210-567-6453 to make an appointment with UT Health San Antonio Dentistry.
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