Research
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Extinguishing fear
Psychology researchers aim to help military veterans combat PTSD by pairing a memory-enhancing drug with prolonged exposure therapy.
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“Parkinsonian” Worms May Hold the Key to Identifying Drugs for Parkinson’s Disease, Says Scientist
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have devised a simple test, using dopamine-deficient worms, for identifying drugs that may help people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Tower shines orange tonight
On Nov. 10, the Tower lights will recognize McCombs School of Business faculty for topping the nation as the best business school professors.
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Science in the headlamp
Institute for Geophysics research scientist Jamie Austin explores the sea with a live global audience. Join his next expedition online.
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Students Will Explore Ecosystem of 21st Century Civic Engagement at New Politics Forum
Event: Students from colleges and universities throughout Texas will convene at The University of Texas at Austin to engage with the minds behind new ideas that are shaping civic engagement in the 21st century. When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12.
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Being Smart is Already Part of your Mental Toolbox, Psychologist Says
Intelligence and smart thinking are not the same, according to University of Texas at Austin psychologist Art Markman, who studies how best to apply knowledge for smarter thinking at work and home.
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UT Law Examines Capital Markets, Regulation and the Economy, Nov. 11
Event: The Massey Prize Symposium will bring nationally renowned experts on capital markets, securities markets and economics to the University of Texas School of Law for the Massey Prize Symposi
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Researchers aim to build a better future
In The Big Question series, faculty experts reveal what idea, technology or policy in their fields will make the world a better place.
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J.P. Morgan Partners with Texas MBA to Put Real Estate Students to the Test in National Challenge
Continuing its tradition of working with industry to test students in real-world business situations, The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business is partnering with J.P. Morgan and 50 judges from top real estate firms to test MBA candidates from across the country Nov. 9-10 in the 2011 National Real Estate Challenge.
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Explorers Invite Public to Join Historic Ocean Expedition Online
Explorer Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck of the R.M.S. Titanic in 1985, is partnering with scientists from The University of Texas at Austin and other institutions to webcast a live scientific expedition to the eastern Mediterranean Nov. 10-18. People around the world will be able to view live video feeds and submit questions 24…
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Memory-Enhancing Drug May Improve Exposure Therapy for PTSD Patients, Study Shows
A memory-enhancing drug may improve the speed and effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients, according to a new pilot study by psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin, the University of Washington and the University of Pennsylvania.
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Leading Economic Policy Experts to Discuss Financial Crisis in the Eurozone
Event: Leading European and American economic policy experts will gather for a two-day conference to discuss the financial and economic threats facing Europe. When: Thursday and Friday
