The University of Texas at Austin

Neocortical long-range inhibition promotes cortical synchrony and sleep

Abstract Sleep and wakefulness are associated with distinct cortical patterns of rhythmic activity 1 . During low-arousal states such as slow-wave sleep, synchronous low-frequency rhythms dominate activity across widespread cortical regions. Although inhibitory neurons are increa...

Phone-call tutorials improve learning cost-effectively during education emergencies

Across five randomized trials in India, Kenya, Nepal, the Philippines and Uganda, weekly 20-minute mobile-phone-call tutorials produced large learning gains for primary-school children during school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments can keep children learning...

Mobile education builds resilience during shocks in five countries

Abstract Education systems need to withstand frequent shocks, including disease and climate events, which close schools for more than 222 million children 1 . During these emergencies, alternative models are needed to deliver education. However, rigorous evaluation of effective e...

When They Stop Coming: Key Factors in Pediatric BCHD Adherence in Microtia Patients

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the demographic and clinical factors associated with adherence to bone conduction hearing device follow-up care in pediatric patients with microtia and aural atresia. METHODS: Retrospective chart review of 127 patients in a tertiary care microtia database (2...

Non‐contrast CT Markers of Hematoma Expansion and Andexanet Response in Factor Xa Inhibitor‐Associated Intracerebral Hemorrhage: An Analysis from ANNEXa ‐I Trial

In this post hoc analysis of the ANNEXa-I trial (n = 434), we evaluated non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) markers of hematoma expansion (HE) in factor Xa inhibitor (FXai) -associated intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). At least one NCCT marker was present in 72.1%, and HE (≥12....

Global Reanalysis Reveals Recurrent Cyanobacterial Enrichment in the Aquatic Plastisphere

Abstract The plastisphere is an emerging anthropogenic ecosystem hosting complex microbial assemblages. While heterotrophic colonizers are well studied, the role of primary producers such as cyanobacteria remains underexplored. Here, we reanalyzed 16S rRNA gene amplicon data from...

CEDART study: protocol for a non-randomized feasibility study

Background: Family caregivers of persons with dementia face significant challenges in navigating hospital-to-community transitions. Community health worker-led interventions offer a promising approach to delivering culturally responsive psychosocial support and care navigation. H...

Lipid Composition Modulates Secondary Structure at the Biocondensate–Membrane Interface

Biomolecular condensates (BMCs) formed through liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) play key roles in cellular organization, yet their molecular-scale interactions with membranes remain poorly understood. Here, we use surface-enhanced infrared absorption spectroscopy (SEIRAS) to...

Precision without participation: why precision psychiatry needs Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment

Contemporary psychiatry often assumes that more precise diagnosis will yield more effective care. Biomarkers, digital phenotyping, artificial intelligence and related tools promise better diagnosis, treatment selection and outcomes. Yet this expectation is clinically incomplete:...

From facing fears to experimental frontiers: immersive cinematic virtual reality environments as a catalyst for innovation in behavioral neuroscience

Virtual reality (VR) has gained traction in psychiatric research in exposure-based interventions for phobias, simulations of hallucinations in psychosis, and adaptations of cognitive-behavioral therapy. These applications demonstrate that emotionally immersive digital environment...

Characterization of Texas Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat Wines

Texas wines remain underrepresented in the scientific literature, and combined chemical and sensory datasets for key varieties are limited. This study characterized the physicochemical, phenolic, volatile, metabolomic, and sensory profiles of 26 Texas Cabernet Sauvignon and Tanna...

Precipitation shapes colour polymorphism in a widespread spider

Abstract Colour polymorphism, the presence of multiple colour variants within a population, is a common example of intraspecific phenotypic variation and has served as a model for studying drivers of diversity. Climatic factors can influence the distribution of colour variants, b...

The Longitudinal Association between Gendered Racism and Disease Activity among Black Women Living with Lupus

Gendered racism, rooted in the interlocking injustices of racism and sexism, is a contributor to poor mental health; its association with physical health outcomes, however, is not well understood. This study investigates whether gendered racism is associated with disease activity...

Perceptions of Non-Sexual Workplace Harassment

Non-sexual workplace harassment (NSWH) is a prevalent issue, yet there is limited experimental research investigating how this harassment is perceived. In the present study, male and female participants (N = 242) read eight vignettes in which a supervisor insulted an employee. Pa...

C -Glycosylation as the Organizing Principle for Heterocycle Construction and Tailoring in C -Nucleosides Biosynthesis

Conspectus C-Nucleosides, characterized by a chemically robust C–C glycosidic bond in place of the canonical C–N linkage, represent a distinct class of nucleoside natural products with diverse biological activities. Their close structural similarity to N-nucleosides enables their...

Chemistry of hydrogrossular

Hydrogrossular is the solid solution between Katoite (Ca 3 Al 2 (OH) 12 ) and Grossular (Ca 3 Al 2 (SiO 4 ) 3 ). The hydrogrossular series are major hydration products of calcium (sulfo)aluminate cement and are also present in traditional cement systems hydrated at elevated tempe...

Pilots and other predictable elements of the Starlink Ku-band downlink

We identify and characterize dedicated pilot symbols and other predictable elements embedded within the Starlink Ku-band downlink waveform. Exploitation of these predictable elements enables precise opportunistic positioning, navigation, and timing using compact, low-gain receive...

Buoyancy‐Driven Flow at Reservoir Conditions

Abstract Quantifying the transition between viscous‐ and buoyancy‐dominated flow during injection is essential for predicting plume migration and evaluating storage efficiency in saline aquifers. While previous studies have examined the interaction of viscous, gravitational, and...

Synaptopodin KO rat for assessing the dendritic spine apparatus and axonal cisternal organelle in synaptic plasticity, development, and behavior

Abstract The actin-binding protein synaptopodin (Synpo) regulates the cytoskeleton and organization of endoplasmic reticulum, thereby amplifying intracellular Ca 2+ signaling. Knockout (KO) mouse models have been used to study the role of Synpo in kidney and brain functions, wher...

Reproducibility, Replicability, and Research Quality in Homogeneous Catalysis

Abstract Researchers from all sectors of homogeneous catalysis convened in response to concerns regarding reproducibility in science to analyze the issue and provide recommendations. In addition to an in-person workshop, the group engaged the broader homogeneous catalysis communi...