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screwworm fly
September 29, 2025

Texas A&M AgriLife to aim eBeam at New World screwworm fight

Collaboration targets screwworm reproduction with new 'eBeam' technology

two women hugging
September 18, 2025

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates faculty, staff and students

Annual ‘College Connect’ event honors outstanding achievements, new and promoted faculty

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

Light-based insect analysis sharpens forensic timelines

Researchers have developed a technique that uses infrared light and machine learning to reveal the sex of blow fly larvae found on human remains.

Catharine “Cathy” Ross, Ph.D., with Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease textbook on the table in front of her.
August 21, 2025

Ross appointed associate dean for faculty affairs

Ross has provided her expertise in advisory roles for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health.

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

Davis award – woman with short brown hair wears a charcoal blazer over a black shirt and smiles at camera
July 24, 2025

Davis honored with establishment of national nutrition award

American Society for Nutrition recognizes expert for protein nutrition field contributions

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

Dr. Sylvie Estrela stands next to a window with her arms crossed in front of her.
June 13, 2025

Estrela brings microbial research to Department of Nutrition

Sylvie Estrela, Ph.D., has joined the Department of Nutrition as an assistant professor. Her research focuses on the way nutrients can impact bacterial communities.

EDGES Fellows - Sun, Guo
May 7, 2025

Nutrition experts Sun, Guo honored for groundbreaking research

Two College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty earn prestigious EDGES Fellow title

A woman stands and speaks at a podium in front of a greenhouse
April 30, 2025

Rollins, Kennedy tour Texas A&M AgriLife to connect agriculture and health

Five leading Texas A&M University researchers are shown seated atop a small stage, speaking to an audience.
April 24, 2025

Texas A&M brings together world leaders in ‘Responsive Agriculture’

Forum launches efforts to improve human nutrition and health through agriculture

Texas A&M AgriLife in white against a maroon background
April 2, 2025

Protein metabolism expert to lead Texas A&M AgriLife institute 

Davis named director of Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture

Bhimu Patil, Ph.D., standing with his arms folded against a black background. He is wearing a grey stripped jacket with a blue tie.
February 27, 2025

Patil steps up to lead international horticultural division

‘Food for health’ scientist seeks to expand global collaboration in horticultural research

A man, Srinivasulu Ale, Ph.D., in a jacket and tie in front of a brick wall background
February 17, 2025

Professional society names Ale Texas Agricultural Engineer of the Year

Texas section award recognizes leadership and contributions to agricultural engineering

October 24, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife reimagines Norman E. Borlaug Building 

Advanced facility to focus on improving lives through research, teaching

Woman with brown hair and white shirt smiling at camera.
October 7, 2024

Nutrition scientist wins national peer-review award

Cowan-Pyle’s contributions reflect Texas A&M AgriLife legacy of research excellence

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 1, 2024

Reduction in folate intake linked to healthier aging in animal models

Lowered dietary folate has the potential to enhance metabolic flexibility 

July 24, 2024

Marco Palma to lead ‘responsive agriculture’ programming

Joins Texas A&M AgriLife’s Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture as interim associate director

A group of smiling kids poses in front of a mobile health assessment vehicle with a Texas A&M AgriLife staff memeber.
June 25, 2024

Driving improved health and research across Texas

Mobile Health Assessment Centers serve rural population centers