News: Integrative Biology

Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

Research

Unlocking Secrets of Some of the World’s Smallest Viruses

Scientists finally get a good look at the tiniest viruses and discover a few of their unique tricks.

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New Study on Climate Change Impacts on Plants Could Lead to Better Conservation Strategies

The loss of plant species that are especially vulnerable to climate change might lead to bigger problems than previous studies have suggested

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System Linked to Operational Hospitals, Shorter Lockdowns, Lives Saved

A staged alert system, designed by scientists and public health officials to guide local policies, helped one city prevent hospital surges and long lockdowns.

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Accolades

Biologist Awarded Radcliffe and Guggenheim Fellowships

Steven Phelps will research how and why animals form attachments as part of a book project focused on the biology of intimacy.

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Accolades

Integrative Biology Professor Wins Early Career Award for Contributions to Ecology

Caroline Farrior has been awarded for her research on forest ecosystem dynamics through mathematical modeling.

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Podcast

Do Sick Animals Socially Distance?

According to a new review in the journal Science, when highly social animals — such as ants, mice and bats — get sick, their social interactions change...

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Repeated Testing for COVID-19 is Vital, Economic and Public Health Analysis Shows

Having all people in the U.S. tested on a regular, rotating basis can likely slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and the loss of...

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Key Switchgrass Genes Identified, Which Could Mean Better Biofuels Ahead

Biologists are one step closer to the goal of making a cheap, widely available plant a source for energy and fuel.

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Research

Adapting the Frequency of COVID-19 Testing

Transmission rates and community immunity can determine when and whether to scale back testing frequency

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Announcements

The College Welcomed New Faculty in 2020

See the new faces at the College of Natural Sciences.

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