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NaturalSciences @ UT
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Aug 19
When nutritional scientists at @UTAustin examined toddler foods sold in 21 Texas grocery stores they found that more than 80% were ultraprocessed and almost half exceeded recommended sugar, sodium, fat or calories. @UTexasNutrition #ChildNutrition
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Those Toddler Foods on Grocery Shelves? More than 80% Are Ultraprocessed
University of Texas at Austin nutritional scientists found nearly half of foods for young children exceeded recommended sugar, sodium, fat or calories.
NaturalSciences @ UT
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Aug 13
Lauren Ehrlich, professor of molecular biosciences at @UTAustin, was part of a team that uncovered a hidden, long-term consequence of COVID-19 infection.
Dell Medical School
@DellMedSchool
Aug 5
A new @Nature study led by Dell Med researchers found COVID-19 can awaken dormant viruses many people carry. In 1,100+ hospitalized patients, viral reactivation was linked to worse outcomes and may help explain some long COVID symptoms. bit.ly/3UdvYgU
NaturalSciences @ UT
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Aug 13
Microplastics on beaches are potentially dangerous to wildlife and people, yet hard to monitor. Scientists and engineers at The University of Texas at Austin are developing a robot to map microplastics on beaches. Learn more: texasscientist.cns.utexas.edu/articles/beach…
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NaturalSciences @ UT
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Aug 12
🎉 Congrats to the newly launched National Center for STEM Education (formerly UT each Institute)! We look forward to what’s next.
National Center for STEM Education
@nationalstemed
Aug 11
We’re proud to announce our launch of the National Center for STEM Education at @UTAustin It's not just a new name, but a broader mission to modernize and strengthen STEM teaching, learning, and workforce pathways nationwide. Join us! nationalstemed.org
NaturalSciences @ UT
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Aug 12
Christina Lildharrie, a neuroscience Ph.D. student at @UTAustin, spent her summer as an Archer Graduate Fellow in Washington, D.C., learning how science and public policy can work together to create meaningful change. Read about her experience:
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5 Questions with Archer Graduate Fellow Christina Lildharrie
A Ph.D. student in neuroscience, she is exploring science, service and public policy in the nation’s capital.