News: Research
UT News
Coronavirus Spreads Quickly and Sometimes Before People Have Symptoms, Study Finds
Measures including isolation, quarantine, school closures, travel restrictions and cancellation of mass gatherings may be warranted.

UT News
Demographics Linked to Choice Not to Vaccinate Children in Texas, Study Finds
The findings could help public health officials identify pockets of low vaccination rates where communities within the state are at higher risk for an outbreak.

The Texas Scientist
20/20 Foresight
So what will the next 50 years bring? Absent a crystal ball, your best bet would be to ask a scientist.

UT News
Researchers Say Spread of Coronavirus Extends Far Beyond China’s Quarantine Zone
Virus likely spread beyond Wuhan before quarantines and lockdowns.

Department of Molecular Biosciences
Bacteria Engineered to Protect Bees from Pests and Pathogens
Genetically engineered strains of bacteria protect bees from mites and viruses that can lead to colony collapse.

Scientists Identify Genes that Help Protect Plant Genomes
The discovery holds important implications for our understanding of age-related disorders and cancers in humans.

UT News
When Research and Education Cross-Pollinate
Freshmen learn how to do research while increasing our understanding of biodiversity

5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Four Years of Undergrad Research
We asked graduating seniors from across the college to share their best tips for research success.

The Texas Scientist
The Mating Game
Across the animal kingdom, males and females of the same species are often locked in an evolutionary battle of the sexes.
