UTA In The News — Friday, March 7, 2025
Fort Worth transforming with education
Fort Worth’s future is transforming with the addition of educational opportunities—such as UTA West coming to far west Fort Worth—to serve the influx of new residents, Fort Worth magazine reported.
Brain mapping reveals insights into Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from UTA published a study on an innovative brain-mapping technique that pinpoints specific memory-related brain cells that exhibit vulnerability to protein accumulation—an essential factor in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, reported MSN News, Neuroscience News, Medical Xpress, Bioengineer, Head Topics UK, Technology Networks, AZO Life Sciences, Biocompare, News Minimalist and News Medical.
Marine turned UTA bioengineer studies joint damage
UTA Ph.D. bioengineering student, Marine veteran and entrepreneur Tim Eastep is working on orthopedic solutions aimed at reducing the strain on the body from carrying heavy gear. Fort Worth magazine reports that the U.S. Army has expressed an interest in his research.
Daylight saving can cause sleep struggles
UTA’s Christine Spadola says losing an hour of sleep to daylight saving time can affect sleep patterns for weeks, reported MSN News and Medical Xpress. Dr. Spadola was interviewed live on KLIF-AM Friday morning.
UTA launches groundbreaking aging study
Researchers are enrolling volunteers to participate in the Arlington Study of Healthy Aging, which will use advanced imaging, genetics, exercise science, neuroscience and remote monitoring to investigate age-related health decline. The goal is to help individuals and health care practitioners better prevent the impact of disease on older adults, reported Gene Online and Patient Talk.
AI is changing how we travel
For many travelers, planning a big trip can feel overwhelming. But for Yolanda Alvarado, a senior psychology major at UT Arlington, artificial intelligence made the entire process effortless, reported NBC 5 and Travel Trade Today.
