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Simple Test Detects Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes, Presence of Biopesticide
A new diagnostic tool can quickly and cheaply identify whether a mosquito belongs to the species that carries dangerous diseases such as Zika virus, dengue, chikungunya or yellow fever.
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Mammal Forerunner that Reproduced Like a Reptile Sheds Light on Brain Evolution
A newly described fossil of an extinct mammal relative — and her 38 babies — is among the best evidence that a key development in the evolution of mammals was trading brood power for brain power.
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New Texas Supercomputer to Push the Frontiers of Science
The National Science Foundation awards $60 million to the Texas Advanced Computing Center to build a new supercomputer that will be the fastest at any U.S. university and among the most powerful in the world.
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Writing Thank You Notes Is More Powerful Than We Realize, Study Shows
Letters of gratitude are found to improve well-being, new UT study finds.
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7,400 Eager Students Mooov-In to Life on Campus
The community came together to help the newest generation of Longhorns and their families feel at home on campus.
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New Cancer Treatment Uses Enzymes to Boost Immune System and Fight Back
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a new approach to treating cancer using enzyme therapy.
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Three Previously Unknown Ancient Primates Identified
UT Austin biological anthropologists have described three new species of fossil primates that were previously unknown to science.
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Human Trafficking in Harvey’s Wake: UT Study Aims to Disrupt Supply Networks
Scientists with UT Austin are receiving a National Science Foundation grant to explore ways to disrupt human trafficking supply chains related to Hurricane Harvey reconstruction efforts.
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Making Cancer’s Metabolism More Normal Blocks Drug Resistance
A new combination of existing drugs shows promise that it could reduce the size of cancerous tumors much more effectively than current treatments.
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New School Year, New Tradition
UT has lots of fun traditions everyone can get behind. And now, Longhorns around the world have the opportunity to help the university establish a new tradition: Longhorn Friday.
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Air Pollution Reduces Global Life Expectancy by More Than One Year, Study Finds
Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study led by engineers at UT Austin.
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MEDIA ADVISORY: UT Austin’s Mooov-In Kicks Off Longhorn Welcome
Now in its 25th year, Mooov-In marks the start of Longhorn Welcome with more than 7,400 students moving into 14 on-campus residence halls Aug. 24-25.
