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August 16, 2024

AgriLife Extension webinar to highlight geospatial tools and resources for landowners

Sept. 5 program will introduce mapping tools to aid in land management decisions

August 15, 2024

Key biofuel-producing microalga believed to be a single species is actually three

Texas A&M AgriLife researchers propose new species classification after analyzing genomes

August 13, 2024

Dong named Sadie Hatfield Endowed Professor in Agriculture

Endowed professorship, five-year grant support plant developmental biology researcher

August 12, 2024

New faculty member brings research on aging to Department of Nutrition

Hastings will investigate interventions to increase human ‘health span’

August 6, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife study: Community cafes improve nutrition options for food insecure

Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture indicates pay-what-you-can cafes offer promising solutions to diet quality

August 2, 2024

Advanced greenhouse facility construction project approved

Modern technology in new facility to help lead ‘CEA’ research across southern U.S.

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August 1, 2024

Mithila Jugulam named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont

Seasoned researcher to advance strategic priorities in region, beyond

August 1, 2024

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

Lowered dietary folate has the potential to enhance metabolic flexibility 

July 26, 2024

Vishal Gohil recognized for impactful health and biology research

Scientist earns EDGES Fellowship for work tied to cures and therapies for metabolic disorders

July 25, 2024

AgriLife Research involved in greater electron beam education and adoption

AgriLife Research collaborations educate on benefit of alternative technology development and commercialization

July 23, 2024

Innovative science drives Rio Grande Valley horticultural success

Horticultural research and outreach spur economic, environmental sustainability in South Texas and beyond

July 18, 2024

MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements

Texas A&M researchers redefine our understanding of a key process in plant biology

July 18, 2024

High school teachers, undergraduate students gain food science experience in AgriLife Research-led project

Innovative high-impact, hands-on learning builds awareness of, interest in food science and technology

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July 16, 2024

Tarleton State, Texas A&M AgriLife cut ribbon for Research and Economic Development Building

Facility to bolster sponsored research, regional collaboration

July 9, 2024

What really happens when you get a sunburn?

Cell injury researcher answers burning questions on the science behind sunburns

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July 2, 2024

Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center debuts first suite of studies

Seafood-consumption assessments among scientists’ presentations at leading health science conference

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June 26, 2024

Love, Tito’s gift boosts phage therapy research at Texas A&M

Donation supports the Center for Phage Technology’s efforts to address the antibiotic-resistance crisis

Rathore and ultra-low gossypol cotton created through the use of RNAi technology, a gene-silencing technique
June 21, 2024

Rathore earns international cotton Researcher of the Year recognition

Texas A&M AgriLife scientist’s work improves cotton sustainability

June 17, 2024

Journal of Nutrition recognizes distinguished Texas A&M nutrition scientist

New award named in honor of Cathy Ross recognizes her impactful career in experimental nutrition

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June 17, 2024

Food science professional extends international expertise  

Food science background takes former student Laura Lozano many places