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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.

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How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

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UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.

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BioBlitz 2025

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Meet Stengl-Wyer Fellow: Emily Lessig

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The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa

Dr. Jonathan Losos will explore how domestic cats have become one of the most successful and diverse species on the planet.

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Celebrating UT Austin’s First Black Graduate Degree-Holders in Zoology

Making discoveries about health and the natural world were among Oscar Thompson’s and Exalton Delco’s achievements.

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New Research Reveals How Changes in Social Status Impact the Brain

The study conducted in male mice found that bigger social tumbles are more stressful.

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The UT 2025 Spring Bee Competition

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