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An autophagy-inducing and TLR-2 activating BCG vaccine induces a robust protection against tuberculosis in mice

Abstract:  Mycobacterium bovis BCG is widely used as a vaccine against tuberculosis due to M.…

High-throughput determination of the antigen specificities of T cell receptors in single cells

Abstract:  We present tetramer-associated T-cell receptor sequencing (TetTCR-seq) to link T cell receptor (TCR) sequences to their cognate…

Kleberg Foundation awards UTRGV School of Medicine four-year grant for scholarships

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – JULY 25, 2019 – The Robert J. Kleberg, Jr. and Helen C.…

Zika Virus Vaccine: Progress and Challenges

Abstract The explosive emergence of Zika virus has inspired a global effort to develop vaccines.…

Organ bioprinting gets a breath of fresh air

HOUSTON -- (May 2, 2019) -- Bioengineers have cleared a major hurdle on the path…

Kleberg Foundation gift furthers brain cancer research

By Sharon Reynolds CenterTimes, Summer 2018 For over half a century, the Robert J. Kleberg,…

Shriners: Bracing for the Future

TMC Pulse, March 09, 2018 By Shanley Chien On Dec. 8, 2017, Jesus Badillo Garcia…

Miller awarded Kleberg Foundation Medical Research Grant to advance lung tissue engineering

By Shawn Hutchins Rice BIOE News Rice University bioengineer Jordan Miller develops novel biomaterials and…

UTRGV School of Medicine receives award from Kleberg Foundation to increase Valley’s physician workforce

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – DEC. 19, 2017 – The University of Texas Rio Grande…

Potential Zika vaccine protects against infection, pregnancy transmission and testicular damage

After a single dose, the prospective vaccine completely prevents against infection, transmission from pregnant mother…