
human health
Why protein needs aren’t one size fits all — and what that means for your diet
May 13, 2026 • 3 min. readTexas A&M research shows individual protein needs vary widely, challenging the idea of a single daily target.
Simulating spaceflight to explore how the body copes in extreme conditions
May 13, 2026 • 4 min. readResearch on heat, blood flow and gravity aims to boost astronaut health and safety while offering insights for workers in harsh environments on Earth.
Low-cost 3D-printed heart models aim to transform surgical training worldwide
May 11, 2026 • 5 min. readA team of Texas A&M Engineering Medicine students is developing realistic, affordable tools to help surgeons practice life-saving procedures for congenital heart defects.
Building a trauma-informed forensic interview program for adult sexual assault survivors
April 13, 2026 • 4 min. readA space where trained professionals talk to survivors can aid in police investigations and reduce trauma.
Study identifies key neurons that can jump-start leg movement after spinal cord injury
March 30, 2026 • 4 min. readNew research shows transplanted stem-cell-derived neurons can wire into the body’s walking circuitry, restoring signals to leg muscles.
New technology solves major problem in stem cell therapy research
March 20, 2026 • 4 min. readTexas A&M University researchers have developed a material that keeps stem cells from clumping together when injected into a body, removing a major barrier in stem cell therapeutics.
Digital platform aims to support high-stakes decisions in vascular surgery
March 10, 2026 • 3 min. readDeveloped by a surgeon and Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine students, the Vasculator allows surgeons to input patient symptoms to generate risk assessments.
First residents move into Fort Bend County ag-integrated neighborhood as Texas A&M study advances
March 2, 2026 • 2 min. readResearchers are beginning real-world data collection to measure how suburban agriculture community design influences health and well-being.
New research reveals that disrupting our internal body clock weakens immune defenses and fuels aggressive cancer — while pointing to a promising new treatment.
Most astronauts aboard ISS suffer from sinonasal congestion, study finds
Oct. 30, 2025 • 3 min. readNew research shows sinus and congestion symptoms are prevalent in space, offering insight into how prolonged exposure to microgravity affects human health.