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Studying Radioactive Aluminum in Solar Systems Unlocks Formation Secrets
An international team of astronomers including Stella Offner of The University of Texas at Austin has proposed a new method for the formation of aluminum-26...
Department of Molecular Biosciences
COVID-19 Vaccine Innovation Could Dramatically Speed Up Worldwide Production
A redesigned version of the coronavirus spike protein called HexaPro might speed up vaccine production and yield a more effective immune response to SARS-CoV-2.
Discovery about Hep C Drug Offers Insights for Coronavirus Treatments
Finding offers important clues to developing drugs to stop other RNA viruses, such as SARS-COV-2.
Department of Molecular Biosciences
COVID-19 Vaccines with UT Ties Arrived Quickly After Years in the Making
The COVID-19 vaccine was only possible because a group of scientists and their partners in industry had already invested years in laying the groundwork.
Iris Apfel Coloring Book Will Support Student Scholarships
The coloring book features the unstoppable fashion icon.
UT News
Power of DNA to Store Information Gets an Upgrade
Researchers stored a copy of the Wizard of Oz - in Esperanto - in DNA using a revolutionary new technique.
Eric Anslyn Receives Royal Society of Chemistry’s Centenary Prize
Chemistry professor honored for his work in chemical sensors and his teaching skills.
Lulu Cambronne Named 2020 Pew Biomedical Scholar
Xiaolu 'Lulu' Cambronne was one of 22 early career scientists selected to join the 2020 class of Pew Biomedical Scholars.
The Next 50 Years: Anybody Out There?
Astronomer Caroline Morley speculates on the possibility of finding life on other planets in the near future.
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COVID-19 Drug Development Could Benefit from Approach Used Against Flu
A new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has found that some antivirals are useful for more than helping sick people...
