News: Integrative Biology
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Celebrating UT Austin’s First Black Graduate Degree-Holders in Zoology
Making discoveries about health and the natural world were among Oscar Thompson’s and Exalton Delco’s achievements.
New Research Reveals How Changes in Social Status Impact the Brain
The study conducted in male mice found that bigger social tumbles are more stressful.
Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery
The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.
Some Bacteria Evolve Like Clockwork With the Seasons
The longest natural metagenome time series ever collected reveals a startling evolutionary pattern on repeat.
UT Bridging Barriers
RISE and Shine: Cutting-Edge Technology Protecting Life in Texas
Planet Texas 2050 has a project with integrative biology faculty focused on species and ecosystems in the state.
Texas Research
Faculty Member Wins University-Wide Research Excellence Award
Vagheesh Narasimhan had an extraordinary achievement in original research, providing clues to human evolution.
Take a Peek into What the Turtles Have Been Up To While They’re Away From the Turtle Pond
As students prepare to go on break, the turtles are away from the main campus, too.
Scientists Use Ancient DNA to Shed Light on Adaptation of Early Europeans
By using ancient samples, the scientists managed to look back in time to uncover novel signatures of adaptation at the dawn of the agricultural revolution.
UT News
2024 Hamilton Book Award Grand Prize Goes to David Hillis for Homage to Texas Hill Country’s Biological Diversity
The Biodiversity Center director penned “Armadillos to Ziziphus,” a celebration of life in the Texas Hill Country.
Preparing for Future Outbreaks, Experts Use Disease Simulation Exercise
Public health officials and researchers gathered this month for a gamified version of an outbreak investigation.
