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Technology Use Linked to Better Brain Health in Older Adults
AUSTIN, Texas — Technology use among older adults appears to benefit cognitive health rather than harm it, according to a large-scale meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, which examined data from more than 411,000 adults ages 50 and older, reveals that engaging with digital devices may actually help protect against cognitive decline and […] The post Technology Use Linked to Better Brain Health in Older Adults appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research
The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have launched a joint initiative, the Collaborative Accelerator for Transformative Research Endeavors, to enable groundbreaking research projects that align complementary strengths to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survival. The two institutions announced that the Accelerator program has awarded funding […] The post UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
Cross-Border University Collaboration Will Expand Research to Advance Precision Medicine
MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon, Mexico — Tec de Monterrey and The University of Texas at Austin are launching OriGen Health Research Center (OHRC), the first research center to leverage Latin America’s largest biobank, alongside leading machine learning tools and a broad base of experts from the two universities, to advance the health of millions of people […] The post Cross-Border University Collaboration Will Expand Research to Advance Precision Medicine appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.
How Does Education Affect Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risk? It’s About More Than Degree Attainment
AUSTIN, Texas — Education has long been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, but a new study reveals that this protection extends far beyond diplomas and degrees. Co-led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin, the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Columbia University, the study investigated […] The post How Does Education Affect Alzheimer’s and Dementia Risk? It’s About More Than Degree Attainment appeared first on UT Austin News - The University of Texas at Austin.