Science and Technology

Have no fear, lasers are here: UT scientists work on improving anxiety-oriented therapy through non-invasive lasers.

While research application of CRISPR technology mostly includes scientist’s hand-directed editing of genomes, UT researchers are studying how the natural mechanism of CRISPR works. Two groups of UT molecular scientists have recently published papers in journals Molecular Cell and Cell, respectively, that delve deeper into how CRISPR works in the natural world for defense against certain bacterial infections.

The likelihood of smoking is up to 2.5 times higher in sexual minority populations compared to heterosexual populations.

Four undergraduate students were recognized for their excellence in science communication at the Texas Undergraduate Research Showdown reception held Tuesday at the Main Building.