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Jeff Tomberlin, Ph.D., holds a jar of fly samples.
September 15, 2025

The fly detective: Tomberlin’s rise in forensic entomology

From curious kid to crime scenes around the world and advancing the future of forensic science

blue lights in an abstract picture
September 15, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife pilots national model for information technology access

National Science Foundation grant supports development of affordable, scalable research support

Students open up a drawer filled with preserved skunks, as part of the mammal collection in Texas A&M's Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections.
September 11, 2025

Texas A&M expands scientific access to biodiversity data

Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology joins national effort to digitize mammal collection specimen data

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
September 5, 2025

Renamed Center for Insect Biomanufacturing and Innovation signals new era in insect science

Cooperative research center bridges food security, waste management and agricultural bioeconomy solutions

The Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen
September 4, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife to build research center in Rio Grande Valley

Board of Regents approves investment at Texas A&M Higher Education Center, McAllen

A researcher with gloved hands picks up blow flies with tweezers
September 4, 2025

Light-based insect analysis sharpens forensic timelines

Machine-learning technique scans insects to improve time-of-death estimates

A man in a suit and glases shakes the hand of another man in a suit at a banquet style event indoors.
August 27, 2025

A phone call that changed global medicine

How one invitation to Texas A&M set Gary Krishnan on a path to medical breakthroughs

Kurouski leans over a lab bench covered in light-based sensors with green light
August 21, 2025

Novel technique scans for health cues using light and skin

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers use keychain-sized device for insights on personalized nutrition

Tereza Magalhaes, Ph.D., in her lab.
August 20, 2025

Cracking the code of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks

Magalhaes melds entomology, epidemiology to safeguard human, animal health

Lauren Muhlberger standing in her lab wearing a white lab coat.
August 11, 2025

The Texas A&M-trained tastemaker

Former food science and technology student crafts flavors as a unique ‘senior certified flavorist’

Sprinkler head watering
August 8, 2025

Key to lower your water bill may already be at your door

Doorbell cameras can be used to measure rainfall, conserve water, and save money

Labeled tubes filled with liquid
August 7, 2025

Researchers identify promising new compound to treat tuberculosis

World’s deadliest infectious disease needs novel, effective antibiotics

Students with red light headlamps and flashlights capture insects with a white sheet.
August 1, 2025

Camp youth explore forensics and entomology

Texas A&M Department of Entomology camps offer hands-on experiences in insect science and forensic investigation

cotton plants
July 31, 2025

Ultra-low gossypol cottonseed takes next step toward humanitarian use

Texas A&M University System and Uzbekistan sign agreement for commercial release of trait

Texas A&M AgriLife in white on a maroon background
July 17, 2025

Research reveals nanoflowers’ potential for supporting brain health

Novel nanomaterials may protect against neurological diseases through antioxidant abilities

Students using a virtual reality, VR, head set.
July 17, 2025

Plants and green décor in hospital rooms may aid recovery

Texas A&M researchers use immersive virtual reality to study effects on relaxation and cognitive restoration

Mandadi inspects a citrus tree outside
July 3, 2025

AgriLife Research reimagines citrus greening treatment delivery

Multistate grant to investigate two innovative techniques for sustainable therapeutic delivery

Sushil Paudyal shows off a new invention
June 25, 2025

Research advances precision dairy care with AI-powered tools

Paudyal drives innovation to support dairy farmers with data-driven tools to boost efficiency

Yubin Yang in a rice field with a drone
June 20, 2025

Tech-driven rice and bioenergy research expands at Beaumont

Yang leads cutting-edge work to boost productivity and sustainability with digital technology

Three people wearing Courtney Cares shirts guiding a horse in an arena with a young man in a helmet riding
June 18, 2025

Texas A&M Courtney Cares leads the way in equine-assisted services

Program builds momentum with strong support, promising collaborations and new institutional home