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USDA Fails Animals, Science, and Taxpayers by Not Doing Its Job
The USDA is supposed to police the way U.S. laboratories treat animals, but its minimal efforts—and…
Texas A&M Board of Regents approves Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved the Texas A&M Center for Greenhouse…
Texas A&M researcher helps bring medication treatment for epilepsy
Samba Reddy saw his professional life’s worth of work come to fruition last year.
Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp
(Loving Living Local)- In its third 12-week season, 'Around Texas with Chancellor John Sharp' sparks interest…
Industry News: Turner Team Wins Texas A & M Fort Worth Campus Contract
Updates on projects and companies in the Texas & Louisiana region.
$35 million for hemp is just 1% of USDA ‘Climate-Smart’ total
The grant program is aimed at expanding markets for commodities produced using sustainable and environmentally-friendly farming,…
New Technology Shows Promise For Safer Cancer Therapy
The immunotherapy developed by Texas A&M researchers enables precise tumor-killing with fewer side effects.
Should states dictate how your doctor treats you?Fort Worth conference to explore sticky ethical questions
The Healthcare in a Civil Society event will take place Feb. 25.
African American Innovators from Georgia
From inventors to innovators, many remarkable Black Georgians have played a key role in changing the…
Audio: La Fontaine: School of Podiatric Medicine is going to make a big difference in RGV
HARLINGEN, Texas – With the amount of diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley, the UTRGV School…
Enzolytics’ IPF Immune™ Provides a Comprehensive Natural Solution for Supporting Normal Immune Function
About Enzolytics, Inc. Enzolytics Inc. is a Texas-based biotechnology company that focuses on therapeutics to treat…
Fort Worth May Spend $95M on Convention Center and Surrounding District
Two months after selecting AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and EJ Smith to manage “the full…
Texas A&M nutrition graduate honored
Texas A&M nutrition Ph.D and registered dietictian receives Distinguished Scientist Award from Texas Academy of Nutrition…
Riverton MD Blasts Powell Doc For Defending California ‘Diktat’ That Censors, Punishes Doctors
Dr. Kent Stockton writes: We are currently experiencing suppression and censorship of certain facts by powerful…
Temple College construction to begin in spring
Temple College will hold a ground-breaking ceremony in early April and construction will begin in May…
Amarillo area business news and developments for Feb. 5, 2023
Amarillo area business news and developments for Feb. 5, 2023
Teenage girl killed by shark while jet skiing in Australia
Police in Western Australia say a teenage girl was killed in a suspected shark attack in…
India, France, UAE to work on climate change, biodiversity
India, France and the United Arab Emirates have agreed on a trilateral initiative to undertake energy…
Client Alert: Ten Major Issues Facing Higher Education Institutions in 2023
The last few years have been eventful and, at times, difficult ones for institutions of higher…
39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients
These awards, presented in conjunction with OneStar Foundation, honor the exemplary service of individuals, groups, and…
MD Anderson, biotech co. team up to improve cancer therapy
Dr. Jennifer Wargo, director of MD Anderson's Platform for Innovative Microbiome and Translational Research, said the…
Coastal Football Adds to 2023 Signing Class – Coastal Carolina University Athletics
CONWAY, S.C. – New Coastal Carolina head coach Tim Beck and his staff continued to add to…
Trainees translate research, display creativity in SRP video competition
The NIEHS Superfund Research Program hosted the contest to encourage early-career researchers’ science communication efforts.
Stephenville community news in brief – Stephenville Empire-Tribune
Empire-Tribune staff Send us your news To provide news tips or items, email LeAnda Staebner at…
The Rio Grande Valley is at the epicenter of an Alzheimer’s spike amo…
Compared to other large states, fewer state dollars go to Alzheimer’s disease services in Texas. Now…
Agronomy and Horticulture seminar starts Feb. 3
The spring Agronomy and Horticulture seminar series begins with "Soybean Response to Micro-rates of Dicamba and…
Texas Ice Storm: Schools, organizations announce weather-related closures & delays
Please check your school's website and social media accounts for the latest updates. School districts can…
Design Excellence Awards–Learning from Past Winners
Compete for top prizes in Excellence in Innovation, Sustainability, and Safety--entries due by March 17
Agronomy and Horticulture seminar series starts Feb. 3
The spring Agronomy and Horticulture seminar series begins with "Soybean Response to Micro-rates of Dicamba and…
WaterIQ Technologies Forms Scientific Advisory Board
WaterIQ Technologies™, the leader in next-generation ultrasonic solutions to combat harmful algae and biofilm without the…
People in the news, Jan. 31
Appointments, promotions and other news at the American College of Health Care Administrators, Argentum, Civitas Senior…
Making a mark in the field of sport physiology and performance
JOHNSON CITY -- The Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education (CESSCE) at East…
Five Texas A&M Faculty Elected 2022 Fellows Of The American Association For The Advancement Of Science
All five faculty members are from the recently established Texas A&M University College of Arts and…
Three New Trustees Join Santa Barbara Foundation Board Good for Santa Barbara
Lynn Scarlett Richard Beswick Richard Beswick, Raphael Gonzalez, and Lynn Scarlett are the newest members of…
Five Texas A&M Faculty Elected 2022 Fellows Of American Association For The Advancement Of Science
All five faculty members are from the recently established Texas A&M University College of Arts and…
Texas A&M Health Hub opens family care clinic in Navasota
New healthcare opportunities have made their way to Grimes County.
Anti-vaccine activism melded with US antisemitism
This phenomenon is occurring through an “enabled and empowered anti-science ecosystem, with antisemitism and the targeting…
Four Former UGA Riders Named 2023 NCEA Distinguished Alumni – University of Georgia Athletics
ATHENS, Ga. --- Four former University of Georgia equestrian team members have been selected as 2023…
Expert Panel Votes for Stricter Rules on Risky Virus Research
The White House will decide whether to adopt the panel’s recommendations on so-called gain of function…
Meet the 2023 Power Leaders 250
This year's Power Leaders 250 reveals how executives from South Florida's top public and private companies…
Turner partners on $85M Texas A&M project
A law and education building will mark the university’s expansion into downtown Fort Worth.
Texas A&M Awards First Fort Worth Expansion Phase to Turner-led Team
Texas A&M University System plans to construct three buildings in downtown Fort Worth as part of…
Geothermal energy could be off-ramp for Texas oil
AUSTIN, Texas -- Four years of drilling for energy deep underground would be enough to build…
Texas A&M Health to celebrate Health Hub Navasota opening on Jan. 28 with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House
The ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. NAVASOTA, Texas — The Texas…
Shepley Bulfinch Expands Reach in Houston Market Through New Talent Acquisition & Senior Promotion
Award-Winning Architecture Firm Hires Trent Williams as Principal, Promotes Natalie Thurman, AIA, to Principal Leading architectural…
New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots
When Mark Winternheimer's 12-year-old tabby cat was diagnosed with diabetes last year, the treatment was daunting:…
Family of Texas A&M student killed by drunk driver awarded $69 million
“With its verdict, the jury sent a clear message that this community will not tolerate intoxicated…
UT alumnus sues Texas medical schools over admission policies
The American First Legal Foundation’s Center for Legal Equality filed a class-action lawsuit on Jan. 10,…
They Were Pregnant During a Climate Disaster. Do Their Children Carry the Scars?
New studies have found that the mental development of children exposed to Superstorm Sandy in utero…
New pill treats diabetic cats without daily insulin shots
"A pill is a huge step forward from a needle," said a cat veterinarian at Texas…
Alumni Honored by the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
St. John's University is celebrating the accomplishments of two alumni from the College of Pharmacy and…
Ken Hoffman chides New York Times’ Houston travel guide and explains why our city isn’t a great place to visit
Here we go again, and again...
Texas Medical Center names 2023 cohorts for HealthTech, Cancer Therapeutic accelerators
Nearly 30 researchers and early-stage startups have been selected for two TMC accelerator programs focusing on…
Scientists Make Progress In Decoding Genetics Of Insomnia
Texas A&M biologist Alex Keene and colleagues prove the gene Pig-Q is associated with sleep regulation…
NIH biosecurity advisers urge tighter oversight of pathogen research
A draft report from the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity comes after a nearly year-long…
Amarillo area business news and developments for Jan. 22, 2023
Amarillo area business news and developments for Jan. 22, 2023
Texas A&M-Fort Worth already makes impact on local economy
Fact-based local journalism that helps Fort Worth and Tarrant County residents make smart decisions about their…
Focusing outreach to heart failure patients
A new study by Benjamin Ukert, PhD, of the Texas A&M University School of Public Health…
Staying safe in winter’s chill
Winter is upon us, and with it comes an increased risk of injuries and cold-related conditions.…
How the immune system both encourages and prevents lung cancer
In the United States, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality, with deaths totaling…
Lei-Shih (Lace) Chen awarded grant to improve health equity for Texans with developmental disabilities
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) has awarded Lei-Shih Chen, PhD, MCHES, CHW, a nearly…
Encouraging physical activity to upgrade quality of life
As we age, strength training and aerobic exercise become increasingly important. Studies have shown strength training…
Breastfeeding may reduce arsenic exposure in infants in arsenic-contaminated areas
Arsenic contamination is a significant threat to human health in many parts of the world. Exposure…
New hope for Parkinson’s disease
Neurological disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide, and Parkinson’s disease is among the most…
¿Cuál es el mejor momento para vacunarse? De inmediato.
Médicos de la Escuela de Medicina explican las opciones entre los diferentes tipos de vacunas y…
Why is our life expectancy declining and how might we fix it?
We are just starting the decade of the 2020s and already are seeing a level of…
Town and country: Urban and rural differences in Mpox vaccination and testing
During the 2022 outbreak of monkeypox, now referred to as Mpox, the Centers for Disease Control…
New statistical method could improve knee implants and skin cancer treatment
A study recently published in the journal The American Statistician describes a new statistical method that…
Texas A&M researcher awarded DOD grant to develop drug for brain injuries
The defense department grant will allow researchers to further develop a potential treatment to target the…
Researchers discover neural mechanism behind why chronic alcohol use impairs cognitive flexibility
Excessive alcohol drinking and its related problems have become a grave issue in the United States.…
Texas A&M Health partners with A&M-San Antonio and University Health
Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) held a signing ceremony on Dec. 1 to announce a new…
An ounce of prevention: Differences in HIV prevention activities among rural and urban physicians
HIV remains a major public health concern in the United States, with adolescents and young adults…
New approach to teaching advanced statistics shown effective for public health students
Teaching public health graduate students the statistics skills they need for their future careers has long…
What to do about the ‘winter blues’
What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of major depression affecting…
Improving quality of life and health outcomes for at-risk populations
Health disparities have always existed, but recent events such as the pandemic have helped to bring…
‘Becoming a doctor’ and the life that follows
When she was a third-year medical student at Texas A&M University, Stephanie Swafford wrote about her…
RSV cases surging earlier than in previous years
Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are usually at their worst during the winter months. This…
Hogg Foundation awards five-year, $500,000 grant to Center for Community Health and Aging
When it comes to access to health care in rural areas, the disparities and inequities are…
When’s the best time to get vaccinated? Right now.
Understanding which vaccines and boosters are necessary and when may seem overwhelming, but there are some…
A ‘secret weapon’ for drug-resistant epilepsy
Epilepsy affects more than 60 million people worldwide, and at least 3.4 million people in the…
School of Nursing selects new research leader
The Texas A&M University School of Nursing has selected Kelly Wilson, PhD, as its next associate…
Engineered proteins: A future treatment option for COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a lasting global health impact that continues to challenge the health care system.…
Indian American youth share their experiences with discrimination
Racial and ethnic discrimination is a regular occurrence for many of the more than 3.5 million…
Two Texas A&M Health faculty named Regents Professors
Texas A&M System Regents last week named two Texas A&M Health faculty members as Regents Professors…
POV: COVID-19, RSV and the flu are straining health care systems
Every fall and winter, viral respiratory illnesses like the common cold and seasonal flu keep kids…
Repairing gut saves brain function after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death, dementia and serious long-term disability. According to the American…
Student-run medical clinic for the underserved opens in Tomball
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries and Texas A&M School of Medicine announce new Saturday…
Postdoctoral fellow Chi Weindel receives prestigious Launch Award from Parkinson’s Foundation
Chi Weindel, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow doing research at the Texas A&M University School of Medicine,…
POV: The power of rural and driving change
Rural hospitals are more than health care providers to residents and surrounding communities. They are economic…
School of Pharmacy joins inaugural Pharmacogenomics Accelerator cohort
The Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy is one of three institutions set…
Mutation math: Exploring numerical methods for studying antibiotic resistance
The introduction of antibiotics in the 20th century was something of a medical miracle. But widespread…
Texas A&M System approves Center for Community Health and Aging
The Texas A&M University System recently approved the merger of two research centers in the Texas…
School of Public Health graduate Andrea Boudreaux named 2022 Diversity Leader to Watch by Modern Healthcare
Andrea J. Boudreaux, PsyD, MPH, FACHE, has been named a 2022 Diversity Leader to Watch by…
Advocating for racial equity in physical activity
Studies have shown that many Black and African American communities are at a disadvantage when it…
Fatigue, health issues on the rise in agricultural industry
Over the past few decades, the U.S. dairy industry has seen a reduction in the number…
Peres named 2022 Woman of the Year by HFE WOMAN
Camille Peres, PhD, has been named the 2022 Woman of the Year by HFE WOMAN at…
Women’s health specialist: “Make yourself number one!”
It’s easy for many women to keep pushing a mammogram to the bottom of their to-do…
Institute of Biosciences and Technology celebrates 30 years in the Texas Medical Center
The Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology (IBT) celebrated 30 years of its presence…
Trump rally brings people from across country to Texas
People from across the country visited took part in Donald Trump's "Save America" rally.
Another Business Closes up Shop in San Francisco, Cites Intolerable Crime Levels
Another San Francisco business has announced they will be pulling up stakes and moving out of…
Gibbs receives 2022 Industrial Hygiene Impact Award
Shawn Gibbs, PhD, MBA, CIH, dean and professor at the Texas A&M University School of Public…
Early alcohol use predicts college students’ polysubstance use
A study recently published in the Journal of American College Health found college students who were…