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Newly Discovered Antibody Protects Against All COVID-19 Variants

Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as similar coronaviruses.

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Research

AI Opens Door to Safe, Effective New Antibiotics to Combat Resistant Bacteria

Protein large language models identify ways to make antibiotics better at targeting dangerous bacteria, without being toxic to humans.

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John F. Brooks II to Present 2024 Richard J. Meyer Lecture Nov. 8

Dr. Brooks’ research focuses on the circadian clock regulation of host-microbe dynamics.

Dr. John F. Brooks II, Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton University, will present the 2024 Richard J. Meyer Lecture.

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Andrew Pekosz Addresses Influenza Mutations at 2024 LaMontagne Symposium

The title of Dr. Pekosz's lecture was "Virus Surveillance and the Identification of Novel Genetic Mutations that Facilitate Virus Circulation."

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Announcements

In Memoriam: Walter L. Fast

Walter L. Fast, LCID Faculty member and Pharmacy professor, passed away on December 4, 2023 after a brief illness.

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Accolades

Dudley Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

LCID Associate Director Dr. Jaquelin Dudley was recently elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general...

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Simon Draper Presents Inaugural Richard J. Meyer Endowed Lecture

The title of Dr. Draper’s lecture was Advances in Vaccines and Antibodies for Blood-Stage Human Malaria.

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Department of Molecular Biosciences

McLellan Named Recipient of the 2024 IVI-SK Bioscience Park MahnHoon Award

The International Vaccine Institutes Bioscience Park MahnHoon Award recognizes his role in the development of several vaccines.

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Research

Alzheimer’s Drug Fermented With Help From AI and Bacteria Moves Closer to Reality

An innovative approach uses artificial intelligence and biosensors to pave the way for faster drug development.

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UT News

Cancer Prevention, Screening and Research Programs Expanding With CPRIT Support

Yi Lu and Lauren Ehrlich of the College of Natural Sciences are among the cancer researchers with exciting projects on the horizon.

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