
genetics
Vet School Researchers Develop Virtual Tool For Studying Gene Function
Mar 12, 2024 • 4 min. readHopes are the new technology, called Gene Knockout Inference or GenKI, will reduce the number of animals used in genetic research.
Good Karma: Aggie Veterinarians Save Horse From Life-Threatening Melanoma
Jan 11, 2024 • 6 min. readTexas A&M researchers are working to develop genetic testing and treatment options to help owners with cancer management.
Researchers Use Quantum Computing To Predict Gene Relationships
Nov 30, 2023 • 4 min. readQuantum computing will help scientists more accurately predict relationships between genes, holding promise for human and animal medicine.
Texas A&M Researchers Develop Comprehensive Genetic Map For Bison, Discover Gene Responsible For Albinism
Nov 20, 2023 • 5 min. readThe discovery marks the first time anyone has determined the gene mutation responsible for an observable trait in bison.
The research uses the genomes of 241 species and can be used to support animal and human health outcomes.
Researchers investigate the energy that powers bacterial growth to understand how bacteria develop antibiotic resistance.
Texas A&M biologist Alex Keene and colleagues prove the gene Pig-Q is associated with sleep regulation in humans, flies and zebrafish.
Coloration Signals Among Male Locusts Reduce Mating Mistakes
Aug 25, 2022 • 5 min. readA Texas A&M professor has identified a sex-adapted color-change gene that helps the insects distinguish between females and fellow males in swarms.
Texas A&M Lion Genetics Study Uncovers Major Consequences Of Habitat Fragmentation
Nov 3, 2020 • 5 min. readResearch shows how lions have developed genetically and how different populations were separated.
Discovery Provides Hope For Singing Dogs On Brink Of Extinction
Sep 30, 2020 • 4 min. readThe New Guinea highland dog is nearly identical to a canine group previously thought to be extinct, according to a study co-authored by a Texas A&M professor.