
cancer
Tiny molecules, big possibilities: Researchers explore a new way to slow lung cancer
July 16, 2026 • 6 min. readA new study identifies naturally occurring microRNAs that help regulate cell growth and could one day support targeted cancer therapies.
Secondhand smoke can leave cancer-causing cadmium in the body
June 15, 2026 • 4 min. readStudy finds exposure can lead to 1.5 times more of the toxic metal in the blood than for those in smoke-free environments.
Texas A&M study reveals how antibiotic use during leukemia treatment reshapes the gut microbiome
March 6, 2026 • 5 min. readResearch shows that routine infection prevention during chemotherapy can alter microbial diversity and impact antibiotic resistance.
Researchers identify novel RNA linked to cancer patient survival
Feb. 13, 2026 • 3 min. readThe discovery reveals a novel non-coding RNA that preserves cellular structures and may guide new therapies for multiple myeloma and leukemia.
Brewing possibilities: Using caffeine to edit gene expression
Jan. 26, 2026 • 5 min. readTexas A&M researchers are combining a common ingredient with high-level medical technology to find new treatments to long-term conditions.
Indoor hydroponic gardening improves mental health and quality of life for cancer patients
Nov. 3, 2025 • 3 min. readA study found significant improvements in well-being and diet through gardening, highlighting the potential for broader health benefits.
Texas A&M engineers pioneer light-driven molecular machines to target cancer cells
Oct. 8, 2025 • 4 min. readResearch reveals how nanoscale motors can disrupt disease from within, offering a new frontier for cancer therapies without chemical agents.
Flipping the switch on disease: Texas A&M scientists pioneer light-controlled genetic tools
Sep. 9, 2025 • 5 min. readResearchers have created tools that respond to blue light with pinpoint accuracy, potentially revolutionizing cell therapy, cancer treatment and precision medicine.
New technology could lead to faster, more accurate testing to accelerate developments in healthcare and the biotechnology industry.
Renewing The Call For A National Cancer Patient’s Bill Of Rights
Feb. 12, 2025 • 5 min. readOnly one state has adopted a similar approach to cancer care as one first proposed by a Texas A&M University professor.