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University of Texas at Austin Alum Michael W. Young Awarded Nobel Prize
Michael W. Young, recipient of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, received his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from UT Austin and made a...

Why Poison Frogs Don’t Poison Themselves
The answer might provide clues for developing better drugs to fight pain and addiction

Scientist Battling Invincible Microbes Takes Fight to the Silver Screen
Learn about UT Austin's Bryan Davies and his research into how to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria and develop new antimicrobials to fight infection.

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Victimization of Transgender Youths Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Substance Abuse
Researchers led by Stephen Russell of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences have found transgender adolescents are at greater risk for substance abuse...

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Texas Engineers and Scientists to Launch $15.6 Million Center for Materials Research
The NSF grant, distributed over a six-year period through its Division of Materials Research, will launch a new Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)...

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Couples Weather Bickering With a Little Help from Their Friends
Research led by Lisa Neff finds close social ties help alleviate stress linked to marital conflicts.

Scientists: New Device Accurately Identifies Cancer in Seconds
A team of scientists and engineers at The University of Texas at Austin has invented the MasSpec Pen, helping improve treatment and reduce the chances...

Project Explores Fate of Coral Reefs and Related Life
Researchers around the world, including UT Austin's Misha Matz, published a paper which could help predict the future of coral reefs in a changing environment.

Oil Impairs Ability of Coral Reef Fish to Find Homes and Evade Predators
Just like a person after one too many cocktails, a few drops of oil can cause coral reef fish to make poor decisions.
