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Research

Making Cancer’s Metabolism More Normal Blocks Drug Resistance

August 23, 2018 • by Marc Airhart

A new combination of existing drugs reduces the size of cancerous tumors much more effectively than current treatments.

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Features

In Epidemic Intelligence Service, Alumna Tracks Down Clues About Outbreaks

August 22, 2018 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Research

Scientists Map a Complicated Ballet Performed in Our Cells

August 8, 2018 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Accolades

Fields Medal Recognition Linked to Work at UT Austin

August 1, 2018 • by Christine Sinatra

Former UT Austin professor Alessio Figalli, one of four 2018 Fields Medal winners announced today, works in an area of mathematical analysis known as optimal transport.

Research

Fighting Hepatitis C Virus, Using Clues from What Killed Bevo XIV

July 26, 2018 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

And other adventures in animal viruses teaching us about human disease

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Research

A Surprising Effect of Texas Drought: Changes to the Marine Food Web

July 24, 2018 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Research

Success of Conservation Efforts for Important Caribbean Reef Fish Hinges on Climate Change

July 11, 2018 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Announcements

Remembering Joanne Ravel, UT Austin Biochemistry Professor

July 3, 2018 • by Marc Airhart

Ravel taught many pre-med students introductory biochemistry, supervised graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, and was a role model to many.

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Features

In Science, Facility Plans Determine Staying Ahead of the Technological Curve

July 2, 2018 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Podcast

Which Mental Superpower Would You Choose?

June 28, 2018 • by Marc Airhart

In this episode of Point of Discovery, we talk to neuroscientist Laura Colgin about the potential, and possible pitfalls, of new technologies that connect the human brain...