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Student Researchers Gain Hands-On Experience in UT’s Turtle Pond
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Kaiya Little , as published by UT Austin News
· September 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Since 2022, students have recorded information on the turtles on UT’s campus. This July, their research was published, revealing the unique microbial makeup of the turtles.
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Key takeaway This July, their research was published, revealing the unique microbial makeup of the turtles.
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What is this story about? Since 2022, students have recorded information on the turtles on UT’s campus. This July, their research was published, revealing the unique microbial makeup of the turtles.
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