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February 28, 2023

Alzheimer’s study links cholesterol and toxic protein clusters

Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics study more closely connects diet and Alzheimer’s disease development

February 27, 2023

Living healthy begins with eating right

Experts provide tips on nutrition, actions to improve overall wellness

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February 23, 2023

‘Translational nutrition’ scientist joins Texas A&M’s Department of Nutrition

Vanden Brink lab will research nutrition, metabolic health, human reproduction physiology

February 20, 2023

Texas A&M meat scientist developing ‘no nitrite-added’ cured meats

New technique would use an amino acid instead of sodium nitrite

February 14, 2023

Online OneOp course offered for those who serve military families

New course provides overview of military culture, unique needs of families

February 9, 2023

What is avian influenza?

Disease a major cause of higher egg prices, poultry population impacts

February 9, 2023

Watch UR Back program brings DUI awareness to Texans

Program is collaborative effort of AgriLife Extension and Texas Department of Transportation

February 7, 2023

Texas A&M Department of Nutrition graduate honored

Anna Salvador receives Distinguished Scientist Award from Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

February 1, 2023

Texas A&M researchers to further develop unique cancer drug with $2.3 million grant  

Unique compounds kill tumors and rejuvenate immune systems exhausted in response to cancer

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January 31, 2023

Texas A&M names leading nutrition scientist to Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture

IHA will design study to improve maternal, child health

January 30, 2023

Texas A&M expands agricultural economics educational reach into Rio Grande Valley         

Professors selected for undergraduate instruction at Texas A&M University Higher Education Center

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January 27, 2023

AgriLife Extension hires 18 new county agents across the state

Agents to provide educational programming in their respective communities

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January 25, 2023

Encouraging physical activity to upgrade quality of life in aging adults

Texas A&M study finds an intervention program increases exercise and health outcomes in older adults

January 24, 2023

Johanna Hicks retires after serving Hopkins County for 27 years

Career focused on improving lives and quality of life in East Texas

January 24, 2023

Discovery in fight against drug-resistant fungal infections

Researchers discover a promising drug target to counter the rise of drug-resistant fungal ‘superbugs’

January 13, 2023

New entomologist hired by Texas A&M

Brings research, epidemiology, public health experience to Department of Entomology

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January 11, 2023

Texas A&M AgriLife Research recognizes impact with director’s awards

Nine faculty, staff members receive awards

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January 10, 2023

Make family mealtime a habit                           

AgriLife Extension experts explain nutritional, personal and interpersonal benefits of having family meals

January 6, 2023

Longtime rangeland professor Robert ‘Bob’ Knight dies

Noted for dedication and service to students

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January 5, 2023

Natural Resources Institute aids in Florida gopher tortoise recovery

Collaborative effort celebrates recent achievements and outlines future goals