News: Integrative Biology

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

Research

Genetic Match Between Mother and Child Reduces "Obstetrical Dilemma"

A common idea in evolutionary biology comes under new scrutiny with help from a big medical dataset and AI.

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Features

How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

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UT News

UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.

Three people stand before a wall of screens displaying scientific images of cancer cells.

Features

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.

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Research

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.

Blue speckles on a black background represent imaging of the mouse amygdala

Announcements

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.

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Research

Some Bacteria Evolve Like Clockwork With the Seasons

The longest natural metagenome time series ever collected reveals a startling evolutionary pattern on repeat.

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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.

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Texas Research

Faculty Member Wins University-Wide Research Excellence Award

Vagheesh Narasimhan had an extraordinary achievement in original research, providing clues to human evolution.

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Features

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.

Open mouth turtle