News: Research
New Gene-Editing Tech Holds Promise for Treating Complex Genetic Diseases
Advanced biotechnology repurposes two bacterial immune systems to correct large stretches of DNA.
LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease
Re-engineered Antibodies Kill Bacteria Directly
Bryan Davies, a professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, and a team have identified antibodies that offer a direct hit on dangerous bacteria.
New AI Tool Accelerates mRNA-Based Treatments for Viruses, Cancers, Genetic Disorders
UT Austin and Sanofi partner to build tool that predicts translation efficiency of mRNA sequences.
Unlock Your Computer with a Password-encoded Molecule
University of Texas at Austin researchers have developed a new method to encode information in synthetic molecules.
New Sequencing Method Brings New Possibilities in Protein Research
UT researchers have developed the first viable alternative to a 75-year-old method for sequencing proteins.
Genetic Match Between Mother and Child Reduces “Obstetrical Dilemma”
A common idea in evolutionary biology comes under new scrutiny with help from a big medical dataset and AI.
Cockrell School of Engineering
New Research Boosts Future Whooping Cough Vaccines
Molecular biosciences faculty contributed to advances that could lead to more effective, longer lasting vaccines.
Research Identifies Key Antibodies for Development of Broadly Protective Norovirus Vaccine
Discovery brings us one step closer to vaccine and treatment for prevalent virus.
Researchers Find Hidden Link Between Plants’ Growth and Immunity
A new study shows how plants balance growth and defense, offering insights for stronger, more resilient crops.
This Enzyme Plays a Key Role in Protecting Cells from Aging and Disease
Researchers from UT Austin have discovered insights about an enzyme that can protect cells from oxidative stress.
