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During Dolphin Research, UH Engineer Discovers New Method to Possibly Improve Pharmaceuticals
Something you maybe never thought of – dolphins get kidney stones just like people! Now a UH researcher is reporting a new method to control the growth of ammonium urate crystals, the substance known to cause kidney stones in dolphins, and the findings may not only help dolphins but may also have implications for the pharmaceutical industry.
Legendary Theater and Visual Artist to Visit UH
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts welcomes Robert Wilson as a visiting artist. Wilson is described by The New York Times as “a towering figure in the world of experimental theatre.”
Texans Back Easing State Restrictions on Marijuana
Attitudes about marijuana use, both medicinal and recreational, are changing. Previously thought too dangerous to allow, acceptance of marijuana use is gaining ground across the state, even among conservative circles. But not everyone’s eager. A significant minority of Texans prefer to leave the state’s marijuana laws right where they are, the new survey shows.
Early Diagnosis and Monitoring of Lupus Nephritis – On Your Smartphone
A pair of researchers at the University of Houston reports the success of their new, at-home method for early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis. or inflammation of the kidneys, one of the most severe complications for patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, known as lupus.
Texans Hold Mixed Attitudes on ‘Culture War’ Topics Facing Legislature
A new Hobby School of Public Affairs survey shows Texans to be divided along politics on many contiguous issues, including parental rights in the care of transgender minors. Others, such as requiring a content-rating system for school texts, drew at least slim majorities within each political affiliation.
Inaugural Big 12 Conference Football Schedule Unveiled
University of Houston Football's inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference will feature visits to TDECU Stadium from in-state rivals TCU and Texas with additional home league matchups against Cincinnati, Oklahoma State and West Virginia.
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