UTA In The News — Thursday, July 3, 2025
COVID Variant
People infected with the latest variant of COVID-19 have reported a very painful sore throat, which has earned the nickname “razor blade throat,” UTA public health professor Erin Carlson told the Fort Worth Report and NewsBreak.
Budget
UTA finance professor Sriram Villupuram said individuals and households with an annual income of around $150,000 or more will save, on average, around $6,500 if the 2017 tax cuts are extended, reported the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Computational Tool
UTA and UT Southwestern researchers have built a new computational framework that helps scientists identify the proteins that switch genes on and off in cancer and other diseases. The work could pave the way to more targeted treatments, reported Dallas Innovates.
Curb Appeal
According to a real estate study by UTA, keeping your exterior attractive and in good condition can boost your home's value by up to 7%, reported House Beautiful, MSN and AOL.
Heart Disease
New research led by UTA chemistry professor Subhrangsu S. Mandal showed that blocking a single enzyme could help prevent heart disease and diabetes, reported The Brighter Side, AOL, and Portugal’s Zap News.
Movin’ Mavs
UTA’s Lady Movin’ Mavs participated in an adaptive sports event in Fort Cavazos. “We work as hard, if not harder, than any other athlete, and it’s really important to make sure that people recognize that from a young age,” Zoe Voris told KCEN.
Appointments
UTA graduate, Air Force veteran, and former American Airlines executive David Campbell is the new chief operating officer of the aviation company LAUNCH, reported the Associated Press.