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A Step Towards Needed Treatments for Hantaviruses in New Molecular Map
An innovative imaging technique enabled dramatically higher resolution structures than previous efforts.
UT News
Cytomegalovirus Breakthrough Could Lead to New Treatments
A new antibody design blocks cytomegalovirus from hiding from the immune system and could lead to safer, more effective treatments for vulnerable patients.
AI Tips Off Scientists to New Drug Target to Fight Monkeypox Virus
The breakthrough could be used in a new vaccine or antibody therapy to fight mpox, the disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Virus Slayer Awarded ‘Genius Grant’ by MacArthur Foundation
The award recognizes Jason McLellan’s work to investigate how viruses infect our cells and to develop new treatments for infectious disease.
The Oden Institute
Transforming the Use of AI in Drug Design
With support from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, molecular bioscientist Dima Kozakov joins UT.
Research Identifies Key Antibodies for Development of Broadly Protective Norovirus Vaccine
Discovery brings us one step closer to vaccine and treatment for prevalent virus.
Turbocharging Protein Engineering with AI
Biotech advances from UT’s new Deep Proteins group are changing the game with help from artificial intelligence.
Newly Discovered Antimicrobial Could Prevent or Treat Cholera
Natural antimicrobials called microcins are produced by bacteria in the gut and show promise in fighting infection.
AI Opens Door to Safe, Effective New Antibiotics to Combat Resistant Bacteria
Protein large language models identify ways to make antibiotics better at targeting dangerous bacteria, without being toxic to humans.
Department of Molecular Biosciences
McLellan Named Recipient of the 2024 IVI-SK Bioscience Park MahnHoon Award
The International Vaccine Institutes Bioscience Park MahnHoon Award recognizes his role in the development of several vaccines.