At UT Austin, researchers from science, engineering, humanities and the arts turn bold ideas and questions into cutting-edge breakthroughs and discoveries that shape society’s understanding of the world.
May 27, 2026
Scientists Map Proteins From Billion-Year-Old Organism and Discover New Links to Rare Diseases
Researchers have identified genes previously unknown to be connected to three rare disorders, a discovery that sheds new light on the genetic causes of human diseases.
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UT MD Anderson – UT Austin Collaborative Research Summit Showcases Practice-Changing Innovation to Advance Cancer Care, Diagnosis, and Prevention in Texas and Beyond
The fourth annual UT MD Anderson – UT Austin Collaborative Research Summit highlighted Texas’ leadership in cancer research and the values-driven culture of collaboration that propels innovation to save and transform lives.
April 20, 2026
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Transforming Cancer Treatment Through Digital Innovation
Tom Yankeelov develops digital twins of breast cancer tumors using medical imaging — models that predict how tumors respond to different treatments.
April 13, 2026
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Bringing Jane Austen to a New Generation
2026 President’s Research Impact Award recipient Janine Barchas reaches broad audiences with Jane Austen scholarship using innovative formats.
April 9, 2026
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First Clearly Documented Split in World’s Largest Known Chimpanzee Community Leads to Deadly Violence
After decades of stable social bonds, a rare and permanent split among a chimpanzee group in Uganda led to deadly violence between former companions, offering insight into the underlying social dynamics that may also shape conflict in human societies.
April 8, 2026
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Celebration of Research: 5 Faculty Members Honored for Transformative Contributions
Learn more about the 2026 recipients of the President’s Research Impact Award, honoring researchers whose work has fundamentally changed lives and perspectives, and the University Research Excellence Awards, celebrating career-long accomplishments, creative research endeavors and groundbreaking research papers.
March 18, 2026
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10-Minute Digital Program Reduces Symptoms of Depression in Landmark Trial
A 10‑minute digital program co‑developed by a UT Austin psychologist significantly reduced depression symptoms within four weeks, according to a large randomized controlled trial.
