Secrets of the Haenyeo divers
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“It’s like they have a superpower”: Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure, cold tolerance.
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Humans of the U: Marlon Lopez
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“Growing up in an immigrant household where my parents instilled the importance of education.”
Read MoreBroader antibiotic use could change the course of cholera outbreaks
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Research by U epidemiologists and mathematicians rethinks whether it’s best to treat only the most severe cases with antibiotics.
Read MoreImpacts on healthcare from changes in federal policies
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Our health care facilities are places of healing, support, and compassion. We are committed to a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.
Read MoreParts of our DNA may evolve much faster than previously thought
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Knowing how human DNA changes over generations is essential to estimating genetic disease risks and understanding how we evolved.
Read MoreHuman of the U: Keisha Jimenez
“The library became my second home. I knew I could ask any question and get a helpful answer.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Chelsea Bordon
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“I am 34 and just graduating with my bachelor’s degree. I’ve lived a lot of life. I’ve had a lot of careers.”
Read MoreHope on the other side of tragedy: A social worker’s role in organ transplant services
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Sam Dewey’s experience in the field of organ donation underscores the range of opportunities available within social work and the value of staying open to nontraditional paths.
Read MoreWesley Sundquist named in the ‘TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2025’ list
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The honor is in recognition of the biochemist’s research to understand the structure of HIV that led to the drug lenacapavir, which is nearly 100% effective against HIV.
Read MoreDon’t let measles crash campus
A reduction in the number of people being vaccinated against the virus has led to outbreaks of the illness and caused at least two known deaths in Texas.
Read MoreUS HHS secretary tours Osher Center
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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stopped at the U on April 7 to tour OSHER’s wellness bus, food pharmacy and demonstration kitchens.
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