News: Molecular Biosciences
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Persistent Strain of Cholera Defends Itself Against Forces of Change, Scientists Find
Unique immune component has kept one strain of cholera on top for more than 60 years.
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Faculty Members Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Neuroscientist Kristen Harris and molecular bioscientist Keiko Torii have received one of the highest honors a scientist can receive.
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Two UT Scientists Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Chemist Eric Anslyn and molecular bioscientist Howard Ochman are among the UT faculty joining the Academy.
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11 Faculty Members Elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Jaquelin Dudley, Kristen Grauman, Arlen Johnson, Daniel Leahy, Xiaoqin “Elaine” Li and Tanya Paull receive major honor from AAAS.
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Alzheimer’s Drug Fermented With Help From AI and Bacteria Moves Closer to Reality
An innovative approach uses artificial intelligence and biosensors to pave the way for faster drug development.
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Cancer Prevention, Screening and Research Programs Expanding With CPRIT Support
Yi Lu and Lauren Ehrlich of the College of Natural Sciences are among the cancer researchers with exciting projects on the horizon.
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Scientists Uncover Technique to Cut Off Cancer’s Fuel Supply
The discovery could lead to better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia in vulnerable populations.
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UT Austin’s Top Research Stories of 2023
From a brain decoder to a supermassive black hole to a cancer drug advance, College of Natural Sciences researchers made breakthroughs this year.
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Bacteria Store Memories and Pass Them on for Generations
Bacteria use iron levels to store memories and pass them on to later generations, scientists have found.
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Two Members of Natural Sciences Named to UT Austin’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Ruth Buskirk and Michael Marder are among the 2023 inductees to The University of Texas at Austin’s prestigious Academy of Distinguished Teachers.
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