Microsin biofilm

The Davies Lab has uncovered a surprising new role for microcins. Known for killing competing bacteria, these proteins can also form amyloid fibers that help build biofilms—revealing a dual life as both toxin and structural support. See: lcid.utexas.edu/news/researc...

A Secret Weapon from Salmonella Could Help Us Maintain Healthier Microbiomes The discovery could also lend itself to the development of future antibacterial therapies.

The Bayer-Santos Lab, along with researchers at the University of São Paulo, have discovered salmonella toxins that could lead to healthier microbiomes and new targetted antibacterial therapies. See: cns.utexas.edu/news/researc...

A Step Towards Needed Treatments for Hantaviruses in New Molecular Map An innovative imaging technique enabled dramatically higher resolution structures than previous efforts.

Hantaviruses kill nearly 40% of those infected and there’s no approved treatment or vaccine, making them a concern for future pandemics. The most detailed 3D map yet of a key protein complex on the virus might yield new treatments. cns.utexas.edu/news/researc...

A New Tool for Healthcare Gives Better Outbreak Forecasts Pinpointing an outbreak’s peak, the approach can boost health systems’ preparedness and risk communication.

A new approach called “epimodulation” — developed by UT Austin researchers & collaborators — predicts epidemic peaks better than current models and could boost health care preparations in future outbreaks.

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High-Resolution Structure Reveals How Microcins Target Bacteria High-Resolution Structure Reveals How Microcins Target Bacteria

Researchers in the Davies Lab at UT and NIH reveal the first high-res structure of a microcin binding its bacterial receptor—offering more insight in fighting drug-resistant infections.
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Virus Slayer Awarded ‘Genius Grant’ by MacArthur Foundation The award recognizes Jason McLellan’s work to investigate how viruses infect our cells and to develop new treatments for infectious disease.

Congratulations to LCID member Dr. Jason McLellan on receiving a 2025 MacArthur Fellowship for his groundbreaking work in structural biology and infectious disease interventions! cns.utexas.edu/news/accolad...

LCID member Dr. Bryan Davies and his lab have found a new method to help antibodies kill bacteria. Their paper in the journal PNAS describes how: lcid.utexas.edu/news/researc...

Vincent Young at the 2025 Richard J. Meyer Lecture Dr. Vincent Young, professor at the University of Michigan Medical School will present the 2025 Richard J. Meyer Lecture.

SAVE THE DATE: Dr. Vincent Young, MD, PhD, to present the 2025 Richard Meyer Lecture on Nov. 11. lcid.utexas.edu/events/vince...

Recently published article from the Davies Lab shows wide diversity of microcins that may one day aid in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Dr. Grace Kago, researcher in the Payne Lab, recently had her e-learning community that translates science into Kikuyu, a Central Kenyan language, included in UNESCO’s Open and Inclusive Science Hub. For more, see lcid.utexas.edu/news/announc...