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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas Quantum Institute
The announcement notes: “UT Austin is where world-changing discoveries in quantum research and development are being made.”
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Get To Know 5 UT Researchers Leading the Charge Against Dementia
University of Texas at Austin faculty are conducting innovative studies to better understand Alzheimer’s and related diseases.
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Cytomegalovirus Breakthrough Could Lead to New Treatments
A new antibody design blocks cytomegalovirus from hiding from the immune system and could lead to safer, more effective treatments for vulnerable patients.
Biochemistry Major Tu-Quyen Dao is Integrating AI Into Healthcare
Tu-Quyen Dao, a senior biochemistry student, is studying how AI can be applied to improve healthcare.
Mental Health Intervention Reduces Severe Depression, Anxiety for Vulnerable Groups
The study highlights the importance of care tailored to the needs of particular communities, including immigrants and people in minority populations.
AI Tips Off Scientists to New Drug Target to Fight Monkeypox Virus
The breakthrough could be used in a new vaccine or antibody therapy to fight mpox, the disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
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Tackling Dementia From Every Angle
The next breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and dementia lie with UT experts.
Experiment Sets Tightest Limits Yet on Proposed Dark Matter Particles
UT physicists involved with LUX-ZEPLIN helped analyze the largest dataset ever collected by a dark matter detector.
5 Questions for Vernita Gordon
The winner of a Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award highlights classroom approaches linked to lasting impact.
UT Bridging Barriers
Cross-Cutting Edge: Good Systems Scholar Refines Alignment Research
Brad Knox, a UT computer scientist, focuses on ensuring AI systems act in ways that reflect human values.