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From the Chemistry Department
Professor David Vanden Bout Draws Inspiration from Nature to Guide Research in Nanotech
Something remarkable happens when you deposit a particular type of fluorescent dye into a solution. The dye molecules quickly assemble themselves into almost perfectly uniform, microscopically small, double-walled tubes. Not only that, but these “nanotubes” have a structure that’s so similar to antennae found in a naturally occurring deep-sea bacte...Professor Jennifer Brodbelt Awarded Grant to Develop More Rapid Technology For Screening Blood Samples
Dr. Jennifer Brodbelt, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at The University of Texas at Austin, has received a $734,068 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new method for rapidly screening blood samples for biomarkers. Biomarkers are small molecules that indicate the presence of a particular physiological condition...Professor Whitney Yin's discovery of atomic structure of enzyme points the way to development of less toxic drugs for HIV
Chemistry Biochemistry professor Whitney Yin and her graduate student Young-sam Lee have discovered the atomic structure of pol gamma, an enzyme that is responsible for DNA replication in human mitochondria. When pol gamma comes in contact with anti-retroviral drugs, which are used to treat HIV, it can incorporate the drug into the body's mitochond...Professor Michael Krische chosen to receive the 2010 Mukaiyama Award
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is pleased to announce that Professor Michael Krische has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Mukaiyama Award from the Society of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Japan (SSOCJ). The award is bestowed every year upon a scientist under 45 years of age who has made outstanding contributions to synthetic ...News
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New Advanced Quantum Science Institute Will Bridge Basic Research and Applied Science
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Cancer Prevention, Screening and Research Programs Expanding With CPRIT Support
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Chemistry Professor Receives Sloan Research Fellowship and Mark Young Scholar Award
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Remembering Electrochemistry Pioneer and Texas Science Legend Allen Bard
