News: Chemistry
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Visualizing Science 2016: Beautiful Images From Researchers in CNS
As part of an ongoing tradition, this past spring we invited faculty, staff and students in the College of Natural Sciences community to send us...
Evolution Inspires Anthrax Cure
Scientists borrowed tricks from evolution to develop the world's first treatment for late stage inhalation anthrax.
Chemists Garner New Insights into Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
A mutation in a normal protein can create amyloid β, a key contributor to Alzheimer's disease, researchers have found.
A Peek Into the Minds of Award-Winning Educators
The College of Natural Sciences is currently celebrating Discovery Education Week to promote and discuss science education throughout the college.
Chemistry Educator Receives Dads’ Association Centennial Teaching Fellowship
The fellowship recognizes excellence and commitment in the teaching of undergraduates.
Drug Engineered at UT Austin to Treat Anthrax Gains FDA Approval
The anthrax antitoxin obiltoxaximab received approval March 21 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Chemistry Chair Receives Major Award from American Chemical Society
“For outstanding contributions to physical and biophysical chemistry, especially work on protein and RNA folding, protein aggregation, and effects of molecular crowding in cells.”
UT News
UT Austin Professors Named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Jonathan Sessler of the Department of Chemistry and George Georgiou of the Department of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin have been...
Visualizing Science 2015: Beautiful Images From College Research
As part of a continuing tradition, we invited faculty, staff and students in the College of Natural Sciences community to send us images this past...
Fun With Chemistry
Kate Biberdorf combines the energy of a kickboxer with a passion for chemistry and a love of sharing science with the public