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Texas A&M study suggests link between viral infection and ALS
Jan. 26, 2026 • 4 min. readThe discovery promises breakthroughs in understanding the development of the motor neuron disease.
Texas A&M researchers expose hidden risks of firefighter gear in an effort to improve safety and performance
Jan. 23, 2026 • 3 min. readStudy finds bulky personal protective equipment restricts movement and increases injury risk — especially for women.
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.
It started with a cat: How 100 years of quantum weirdness powers today’s tech
Jan. 20, 2026 • 4 min. readPhysics pioneer Dr. Marlan Scully explores how century-old ideas are now lasers, quantum computers and detectors that can find ripples in spacetime.
Why convenience marketing falls short for products aimed at caregivers
Jan. 20, 2026 • 3 min. readA Texas A&M University study found consumers prefer effort over ease when caring for others.
Nationwide media demand for Texas A&M University research reaches an all-time high
Jan. 14, 2026 • 5 min. readWhen journalists need timely, relevant expertise, they are increasingly turning to Texas A&M researchers, despite having some in their own backyard.
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 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.
Machine learning and radar imaging combine to give mariners real-time maneuvering advice, potentially reducing accidents at sea and beyond.
