Microplastic pollution aids antibiotic resistance
Microplastics dispersed in the environment may enhance antibiotic resistance. A study led by Rice University found the chemical-leaching plastics draw bacteria and other vectors and make them susceptible to antibiotic resistant genes.
Omicron mutations may help SARS-CoV-2 evade antibodies
Software under development at Rice University and its partners reveals mutations in the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 that may help it evade antibodies, including those from vaccinations.
Rice profs among historic Greek heroes
Two Rice professors are among physicians and biomedical researchers honored on the Greece bicentennial.
Welch Institute names Sir Anthony Cheetham, Kristin Persson to Scientific Advisory Board
The Welch Institute for Advanced Materials names Sir Anthony Cheetham and Professor Kristin Persson to its Scientific Advisory Board.
Ultrathin solar cells get a boost
Rice University engineers boost the efficiency while retaining the toughness of solar cells made of two-dimensional perovskites.
Magnetene’s ultra-low friction explained
Rice scientists help make the first measurements of ultra-low friction in 2D magnetene.
Weak bonds a strength in making borophene
Rice University researchers show how borophene, the 2D form of boron, can be grown to simplify its use for applications.
Rice lab details conditions to decontaminate disposable masks
Researchers at Rice University and the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, establish a framework for properly decontaminating disposable facemasks.
Robotics expert Marcia O’Malley, associate dean for research and innovation in Rice’s Brown School of Engineering, co-authored a retrospective in this week’s Science Robotics about the past decade's advances in medical robotics.
Rice names Reginald DesRoches as next president
Reginald DesRoches, who is now serving as the university’s provost, has been named as the next president of Rice University.
Rice strategy refines genetic base editors
A new strategy by Rice University scientists seeks to avoid gene-editing errors by fine-tuning specific CRISPR-base editing parameters in advance.
Rice tapped to develop 3D-printed ‘smart helmets’ for the military
Rice University researchers have embarked upon a project to build the first printable “smart helmet” with funding from the Department of Defense.
Hand of kindness makes a child’s day
Rice University students have teamed with a Texas Children’s Hospital doctor to build a prosthetic hand for a 5-year-old boy.
Rice web server helps identify COVID-19 drug candidates
Rice University engineers are leading the development of a web server to help researchers judge the efficacy of their COVID-19 treatment candidates.
Rice professor, grad student strike $45 million deal for startup
A startup biotech company founded by a Rice professor and a graduate student in 2018 has been acquired in a deal that could be worth as much as $400 million.
