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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.
COVID-19 Vaccines with UT Ties Arrived Quickly After Years in the Making
When the first COVID-19 vaccine trial in the U.S. began on March 16, history was being made. Never before had a potential vaccine been developed...
Bacteria Engineered to Protect Bees from Pests and Pathogens
Genetically engineered strains of bacteria protect bees from mites and viruses that can lead to colony collapse.
Experimental Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Elicits Strong Immune Response
Promising results for a new RSV vaccine candidate.
UT Austin Alum James Allison Awarded Nobel Prize
The UT Austin community celebrates a Nobel Prize for one of its own.
The 40 Year-old Discovery Behind A Promising New Flu Drug
Basic research led to a better antiviral drug to combat influenza