
genetics
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.
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 use AI to identify genetic ‘time capsule’ that distinguishes species
Nov. 12, 2025 • 4 min. readA new study, published in Nature, reveals a conserved genetic region that preserves species history through waves of gene flow and may be crucial to the development of some common X-linked diseases.
Parents’ lifestyle choices echo through future generations
Oct. 17, 2025 • 4 min. readTexas A&M Health researcher explores how epigenetics link parents’ habits to long-term health outcomes in their children.
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.
Human Clinical Trial Begins For Texas A&M-Discovered Drug To Treat Angelman Syndrome
June 2, 2025 • 6 min. readDeveloped by biopharmaceutical company Ultragenyx, GTX-102 is the first clinically developed drug targeting the genetic causes of Angelman syndrome rather than symptoms.
Texas A&M Study: After 120 Years Of Conservation Efforts, Yellowstone Bison Are A Single Breeding Population
March 4, 2025 • 3 min. readOnce consisting of two unique herds, researchers believe the Yellowstone bison herds should now be managed as one interbreeding population.
Texas A&M Researchers Uncover Secrets Of Horse Genetics For Conservation, Breeding
Nov. 19, 2024 • 4 min. readNew research is shedding light on the genetic secrets of the Y chromosome in horses, revealing its role in lineage, breeding and conservation
Texas A&M Researchers Share Road Map Promoting Sustainable Fishing
May 10, 2024 • 5 min. readThe new system can also be used to assess and manage the genetic diversity of any species.
Dr. William Murphy's groundbreaking research on mammalian evolution and cat genomics earns one of science’s highest honors.