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Jason McLellan Named Texas Inventor of the Year

June 18, 2021 • by Christine S Sinatra

Portrait of Jason McLellan

Research

New Insights Could Lead to Crops Adapted to a Warming World

June 16, 2021 • by Marc Airhart

Image of seedlings at 2-7 days of growth

Accolades

Carlos Baiz and Shelley Payne Earn Prestigious Teaching Awards

May 26, 2021 • by Esther R Robards-Forbes

Portraits of Carlos Baiz and Shelley Payne

Research

'Last Resort' Antibiotic Pops Bacteria Like Balloons

May 7, 2021 • by Marc Airhart

Superbug

Research

Our Immune Systems Blanket the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein with Antibodies

May 4, 2021 • by Marc Airhart

Image of a SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Research

Hepatitis C Drugs Boost Remdesivir’s Antiviral Activity Against COVID-19

April 27, 2021 • by Marc Airhart

drawing of a hand holding a pill

Research

Human Trials Begin for a Low-Cost COVID-19 Vaccine to Extend Global Access

April 5, 2021 • by Marc Airhart

Researcher holding up a vial of COVID Vaccine

Accolades

Visualizing Science 2021: Finding the Art in College Research

March 26, 2021 • by Steven E Franklin

collage of the winning images

Research

Accurately Editing Genes in Living Cells Means Grappling with Knots in DNA

March 10, 2021 • by Esther R Robards-Forbes

Gene editing with CRISPR enzymes inside living cells could become more effective and accurate after researchers at The University of Texas at Austin unveiled how...

Professor Rick Russell (right) and graduate student Isabel Strohkendl conduct experiments using CRISPR enzymes. Image courtesy of The University of Texas at Austin.

Research

Accurately Editing Genes in Living Cells Means Grappling with Knots in DNA

March 10, 2021 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

Gene editing inside living cells could become more effective and accurate after researchers unveiled how inner workings can help or hinder the process.