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Researchers advance personalized puzzle system to support people living with dementia
April 8, 2026 • 2 min. readWith new funding, the team is enhancing the Jigsawdio puzzle for broader use, with a focus on a version compatible with tablets and additional languages.
Genomic study reveals heartworm’s ancient origins and global journey
April 3, 2026 • 5 min. readNew research shows canine heartworm populations evolved alongside ancient canids and human migration, offering fresh insight for veterinary medicine and disease prevention.
Same moon, different day: Artemis II begins new era of space exploration
April 1, 2026 • 8 min. readTwo Texas A&M astronauts share insights on the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, as NASA prepares to send humans farther from Earth than ever before.
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.
Your next vacation may be better for you than you think
March 27, 2026 • 2 min. readResearch from Texas A&M University links travel to improved heart health, reduced stress and higher productivity.
Dog Aging Project studies offer insight into how owners experience pet loss
March 25, 2026 • 5 min. readNew research reveals that grief experiences among owners are strikingly similar regardless of how a dog dies, highlighting ways veterinarians can better guide families through end-of-life decisions.
Texas A&M University named one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company for the second straight year
March 24, 2026 • 5 min. readTexas A&M joins Adidas, Door Dash, OpenAI and Starbucks on the list of companies turning big ideas into reality.
Nanoplastics become more harmful after being outdoors
March 23, 2026 • 4 min. readFirst-of-its-kind study finds exposure to weather and the environment changes nanoparticles’ shape and surface chemistry over time.
Researchers uncover how prostate cancer cells build up cholesterol and fuel tumor growth
March 20, 2026 • 4 min. readStudy shows how a cell-signaling receptor helps prostate cancer cells accumulate cholesterol, a process linked to tumor growth and treatment resistance.
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.