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  Global Climate Change Concerns for Africa’s Lake Victoria

  Global climate change could cause Africa’s Lake Victoria, the world’s largest tropical lake and source of the Nile River, to dry up in the next 500 years, according to new findings from a team of researchers led by the University of Houston. Even more imminent, the White Nile — one of the two main tributaries of the Nile — could lose its source waters in just a decade.

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  Discovery: New Biomarker for Cancer Stem Cells

  A University of Houston College of Pharmacy associate professor has discovered a new biomarker in cancer stem cells that govern cancer survival and spread, and it’s raising hope that drug discovery to kill cancer stem cells could follow suit.

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  New Catalyst Efficiently Produces Hydrogen from Seawater

  Seawater is one of the most abundant resources on earth, offering promise both as a source of hydrogen – desirable as a source of clean energy – and of drinking water in arid climates. Now researchers from the University of Houston have reported a significant breakthrough in splitting seawater to produce hydrogen.

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  Starship Autonomous Food Delivery Robots Deployed at University of Houston

  A fleet of 30 Starship autonomous delivery robots has been deployed at the University of Houston, home to over 53,000 students, faculty and staff. In partnership with Chartwells Higher Education, UH is the first institution of higher education in the state of Texas to offer robotic food deliveries on campus.

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  Debunking Common Misperceptions of Asian Community Health

  Asian Americans have higher or faster-growing rates of cancer of various kinds than any other ethnic group, yet often don’t receive the necessary medical treatment. Common misperceptions about Asian health issues contribute to a lack of health awareness and a reluctance to seek care, according to research published in Public Relations Review.

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  Hospital Disinfectants Struggling to Kill Superbug Bacteria

  The deadly superbug, Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), is putting up a winning fight against hospital-grade disinfectants meant to kill it, reports UH pharmacy professor Kevin Garey in a study that helps explain why C. diff is so hard to eradicate. The survival of C. diff in hospitals and nursing homes is especially hazardous – within one month of diagnosis, one in 11 people over age 65 died of a health care-associated C. diff infection.

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  Childhood Chores Not Related to Self-Control Development

  A University of Houston psychologist is reporting that although assigning household chores is considered an essential component of child-rearing, it turns out they might not help improve children’s self-control. Assistant professor of psychology, Rodica Damian, also found that self-control predicted better work outcomes in young adulthood.

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  Exploring a Promising Therapeutic Approach for Ischemic Stroke

  The blood brain barrier that protects the brain also blocks necessary medicine from entering to repair it after an injury like a stroke. In a new approach, a University of Houston associate pharmacy professor is targeting endothelial cells that make up the blood-brain barrier to repair them and carry much-needed medicine to neurons that are injured or dying after an ischemic stroke.

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  Public Art UHS Publishes Monograph to Commemorate 50th Anniversary

  “On Site: 50 Years of Public Art of the University of Houston System” honors the magnitude and diversity of the nearly 700-piece collection and highlights 40 of the most notable works. The book also features 30 essays by accomplished artists, scholars and curators.

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  Blockchain Offers Promise for Securing Global Supply Chain

  Blockchain technology has the potential to transform the global supply chain and improve both the speed and security of handling the flow of goods at international borders. But researchers say big questions remain about how the transformation will unfold.

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  New AI Deep Learning Model Allows Earlier, More Accurate Ozone Warnings

  Researchers from the University of Houston have developed an artificial intelligence-based ozone forecasting system, which would allow local areas to predict ozone levels 24 hours in advance.

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  UH Obesity and Diabetes Program Reports Success in Houston’s East End

  Obesity generates medical costs of $190 billion a year, and Texas has the 11th highest rate of obesity in the United States. In Houston’s East End, the University of Houston’s Project TOUCH is working to combat obesity and introduce healthy lifestyle choices. After a year the project has meaningful numbers to report and interesting people to meet.

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  UH Launches New Doctoral Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders

  UH is addressing a local and national need for more experts in speech-language pathology and audiology with the launch of a doctoral program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (COMD). The credential places UH among a select group of Texas universities that offer a Ph.D. in the field. The COMD department’s first class of doctoral students will begin in fall 2020.

UH Initiatives

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  Health

  UH Health is the platform to integrate the university’s mission and values focused on identifying and responding to the economic, social and cultural issues affecting health in Houston, Texas, and beyond.

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  Arts

  UH Arts provide students the fuel to awaken the imagination and contribute real art to the real world. Read how students use their experiences and thoughts to ignite the imagination.

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  Athletics

  UH Athletics is driving sportsmanship to new levels by preparing student-athletes to be champions for life. Read about how student-athletes are achieving success in academics and athletics.

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  Energy

  UH Energy performs innovative research to address emerging needs in the hydrocarbons, renewables and sustainability energy sectors. Read about how UH energy fuels the industry.

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  Student Success

  UH students have access to comprehensive higher education programs and countless resources providing the tools for success. Read about how students are thriving at the University of Houston.

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  Third Ward

  As a good neighbor and university dedicated to civic engagement, we will partner and collaborate with the Third Ward to transform its schools, businesses, and healthcare resources. We celebrate the culture and history of our shared community.