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Bacterial Warfare Provides New Antibiotic Target

August 19, 2021 • by Staff Writer

illustration of Psuedomonas bacteria using a 'harpoon' to infect surrounding nearby bacteria

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Simulation Reveals How a SARS-CoV-2 ‘Gate’ Opens to Allow COVID Infection

August 19, 2021 • by Staff Writer

Simulation Reveals How a SARS-CoV-2 Allow COVID Infection

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Unlocking Secrets of Some of the World’s Smallest Viruses

July 8, 2021 • by Esther R Robards-Forbes

Model of a microvirus

Accolades

Jason McLellan Named Texas Inventor of the Year

June 18, 2021 • by Christine S Sinatra

Portrait of Jason McLellan

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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

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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

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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