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Why Some Cancers May Respond Poorly to Key Drugs Discovered

Scientists have identified a driver of drug resistance that can make a life or death difference for patients with some cancers.

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Researchers Discover Key Mechanism Cells Use to Harness Energy

New study finds how cells use important nutrient.

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Matching CRISPR to the Job Improves the Safety, Efficiency of the Gene-Editing Tool

A new tool helps scientists choose the best available gene-editing option for a given job.

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Ask the COVID-19 Experts

An epidemiologist and two molecular bioscientists get to the bottom of your burning COVID-19 questions.

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Some Bacteria Sacrifice Themselves to Protect their Brethren from Antibiotics

Discovery may aid the fight against antibiotic resistance.

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Tiny Insects Provide Inspiration for New Biomaterials

They may be tiny, but leafhoppers have a super power: they secrete a substance that makes their bodies water-repellant and anti-reflective.

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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.

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Discovery about Hep C Drug Offers Insights for Coronavirus Treatments

Finding offers important clues to developing drugs to stop other RNA viruses, such as SARS-COV-2.

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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...

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