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Sodium Channels Evolved Before Animals’ Nervous Systems, Research Shows
An essential component of animal nervous systems—sodium channels—evolved prior to the evolution of those systems, researchers from The University of Texas at Austin have discovered.
Giant Magellan Telescope: A New Window on the Universe
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) will be larger than any telescope in existence today. When completed it will take advantage of seven large light-gathering mirrors at a prime observing site to see the distant reaches of the universe. It will also produce images up to 10 times sharper than the Hubble Space Telescope. Ten institutions, including The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M, are partnering to raise the funds necessary to build the GMT — in what will likely be a paradigm shift in what we know about the universe.
Chemist Peter Rossky Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Rossky, the Marvin K. Collie-Welch Regents Chair in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, chosen in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original scientific research.
College of Natural Sciences Video: 2011
From Alzheimer's disease to black holes and fusion energy, students and faculty in the College of Natural Sciences are changing the world through innovative research. Watch the college's 2011 highlights video. Produced by Lee Clippard and Mason Jones.
Neurobiologist Elected Fellow of American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Rick Aldrich one of two University of Texas at Austin faculty members elected fellows.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Honored for Support of Science and Math Research and Education
Sen. Hutchison (R-Texas) received the 2011 Hall of Honor Award from the College of Natural Sciences on April 21 for her years of work to advance science and math research and education at the university.
University of Texas at Austin Researchers Awarded $4.7 Million for Cancer Research
Grants from Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) will be used to further understand cancer biology and develop new cancer treatments.
Biology Student Awarded Truman Scholarship To Support Graduate Study in Public Health
Allen was recognized by the selection committee for her research on seasonal and pandemic influenza, which she conducted while interning over two summers at the National Institutes of Health.Two Assistant Profs Win CAREER Awards from National Science Foundation
Biologist and computer scientist collectively awarded over $1 million for studies on coral evolution and safe computing, respectively.Read It Now
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