
Health & Environment
Texas A&M research team identifies species of brucellosis-causing bacteria in Cameroon
Jan 21, 2026 • 5 min. readDiscovery in livestock highlights need for targeted disease control, improved diagnostics and regional surveillance to safeguard animal and human health.
Stronger together: How social connections and physical activity team up to boost older adults’ health
Jan 21, 2026 • 4 min. readNew research from Texas A&M reveals that close social networks and staying active are deeply intertwined — offering fresh strategies to fight loneliness and improve well-being.
One genetic map could rewrite how we understand mental health
Jan 12, 2026 • 3 min. readA massive study with over 6 million participants reveals genetic clusters behind 14 psychiatric disorders, opening the door to better diagnoses and treatments.
Inside one of the world’s largest controlled explosions: The Detonation Research Test Facility
Jan 8, 2026 • 6 min. readFrom industrial safety and Mach-speed propulsions to the birth of diamonds and the death of stars, Texas A&M’s colossal detonation facility turns raw explosions into breakthrough discoveries.
Texas A&M-led program aids under-resourced flood-prone areas
Jan 7, 2026 • 7 min. readDRIP brings high-tech flood preparedness tools and expert assistance to often-overlooked rural Texas locales.
Texas A&M researchers uncover new insights into bone healing challenges for people with Down syndrome
Jan 7, 2026 • 4 min. readNIH-funded study finds bone injuries worsen with age in Down syndrome, paving the way for targeted treatments that could improve quality of life.
Smoking-reduction strategies could ease loneliness and social isolation
Jan 5, 2026 • 4 min. readA comprehensive framework that successfully reduced tobacco use could offer a roadmap for addressing the growing public health crisis of social isolation and loneliness.
Texas A&M University researchers use virtual reality to reduce anxiety about death
Dec 28, 2025 • 3 min. readPilot study finds immersive VR experience can significantly lower fear of death and spark deeper life reflection.
New research reveals that disrupting our internal body clock weakens immune defenses and fuels aggressive cancer — while pointing to a promising new treatment.
Stopping the spread of EHV-1: Five things to know about Equine Herpesvirus
Dec 19, 2025 • 6 min. readInfected horses can spread the virus for an extended period of time, but there are steps owners can take to protect their horses.

