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UT research identifies antibodies neutralizing whooping cough toxin

UT research identifies antibodies neutralizing whooping cough toxin

Aiman Tareen, General News Reporter April 16, 2025

Vaccines for whooping cough could improve following research published April 2 by UT and other global researchers specifically focused on two antibodies that target the infection’s toxins.  The research...

Study predicts antidepressant efficacy using multiple brain imaging sources, machine learning

Study predicts antidepressant efficacy using multiple brain imaging sources, machine learning

Emily Krupa, General News Reporter April 15, 2025

Considering multiple brain imaging methods and processing the data with machine learning can better predict how a person with depression will respond to antidepressants, according to a March 31 study published...

UT researchers find consideration of brain activity important in predicting memory

UT researchers find consideration of brain activity important in predicting memory

Emily Krupa, General News Reporter April 8, 2025

Considering brain activity is important in predicting whether someone will remember or forget something, according to a March 24 study published by two UT researchers. The study furthers the understanding...

University lab reaches 10 years helping create, aid school gardens, looking to branch out initiatives

University lab reaches 10 years helping create, aid school gardens, looking to branch out initiatives

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter April 3, 2025

This April marks 10 years since the EdEN Lab, formally known as TX Sprouts, began its research initiative, which helps build and maintain gardens for elementary schools.  Jaime Davis, principal investigator...

People walk in front of the Norman Hackerman building on March 30, 2025. The Norman Hackerman building is a hub for research and development within the College of Natural Sciences.

UT collaborates with Mexico research university to launch Latino health research center

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter March 31, 2025

The University of Texas and private research university Tec de Monterrey are launching a new research center on UT’s campus to further research around health issues impacting Latino communities,...

Researchers identify antibodies against norovirus, taking step forward in vaccine development

Researchers identify antibodies against norovirus, taking step forward in vaccine development

Diego Hernandez, Senior News Reporter March 24, 2025

Identifying antibodies for 75% of norovirus outbreaks, University researchers took a step forward in creating a vaccine for the virus after publishing a study on March 5. The study, done in collaboration...

Lorena Moscardelli explains research being conducted by the Bureau of Economic Geology on March 10, 2025. Moscardelli was recently appointed as the bureau director and is the first woman to hold the position.

UT researcher named new leader of Bureau of Economic Geology

Jonathan Fredricks, General News Reporter March 14, 2025

Lorena Moscardelli could not help but smile as she walked through aisles of high shelves at UT’s Core Research Center, each holding hundreds of boxes filled with earth core specimens. “This is...

Industrial leader partners with UT to enhance AI, semiconductor research

Industrial leader partners with UT to enhance AI, semiconductor research

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter March 13, 2025

Industrial leader Emerson is expanding its partnership with UT through a three-year, $8.5 million investment aimed to support advanced artificial intelligence and semiconductor research, according to a...

Political uncertainty leaves students concerned, disappointed as health organizations cancel opportunities

Political uncertainty leaves students concerned, disappointed as health organizations cancel opportunities

Diego Hernandez and Isaiah Williams March 13, 2025

Chemistry sophomore Zahra Mahmood wanted to work for the National Institutes of Health and began looking into potential job opportunities at the institutes over winter break. Aside from the possible prestige...

Study finds individuals experienced improved well-being, mental health after two-week mobile internet break

Study finds individuals experienced improved well-being, mental health after two-week mobile internet break

Kendall Meachum, General News Reporter March 5, 2025

A two-week mobile internet break can improve a person’s well-being, mental health and sustained attention, according to a Feb. 18 study published by a UT professor. The study used an app to block...

UT lab launches measles outbreak simulator to help schools with emerging outbreaks

UT lab launches measles outbreak simulator to help schools with emerging outbreaks

Aiman Tareen, General News Reporter March 2, 2025

A UT lab will launch an online measles outbreak simulator this week in response to the emerging threat of measles. The epiENGAGE lab, previously known as the UT COVID-19 Modeling Consortium, has made...

UT researcher develops new method for measuring groundwater

UT researcher develops new method for measuring groundwater

Kendall Meachum, General News Reporter February 28, 2025

A UT assistant professor developed a new method for measuring groundwater that uses existing seismic infrastructure, according to a Feb.13 study. Shujuan Mao, an assistant professor at the Jackson School...

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