ABSTRACT We examined nocturnal and diurnal bird migration using an automated marine radar system during three autumn (August 15 to November 17) and three spring (March 15 to June 1) periods in 2007–2010 along the lower Texas coast. We quantified … Read more
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NEW ANIMAL MODEL MAY LEAD TO TREATMENTS FOR A COMMON LIVER DISEASE WHICH AFFECTS MILLIONS OF AMERICANS
SAN ANTONIO, July 3 – Scientists at Texas Biomed have developed the laboratory opossum as a new animal model to study the most common liver disease in the nation – afflicting up to 15 million Americans – and for which … Read more
Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center honors historic couple of King Ranch
SAN ANTONIO — It is fitting that the names of Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg grace the Witte Museum’s new center dedicated to South Texas heritage. The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation provided the lead … Read more
UTSA Stem Cell Scholar John McCarrey Named Robert and Helen Kleberg Distinguished Chair
Gift of $1.5 million from local foundation creates endowed position. Read more
Witte Museum Opens Much-Anticipated ROBERT J. AND HELEN C. KLEBERG SOUTH TEXAS HERITAGE CENTER
SAN ANTONIO— It’s time South Texas reclaimed the legendary story of this wild and vivid land, and the Witte Museum is doing just that with the grand opening of the Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center, … Read more
Respiratory disease research receives NIH grant
According to the American Lung Association, lung disease is the third-leading killer in America, responsible for 1 in 6 deaths. Read more
Targeted Drug Melts Fat in Obese Monkeys
Obese Monkeys Lose Weight on Drug that Attacks Blood Supply of Fat Cells. Read more
Penn’s Ralph Brinster awarded National Medal of Science
Ralph Brinster has become the first veterinarian to win the National Medal of Science. Read more
Helenita is Here
New microscope enables researchers to watch chemical reactions one atom at a time. Read more
Teach for America affiliate receives $1 million grant
Teach for America’s local affiliate received a $1 million grant from the Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Helen C. Kleberg Foundation. Read more