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Texas A&M AgriLife Research Investigating Phages To Fight Bacterial Infection

A new NIH-funded grant supports studying phages as a preventive, therapeutic approach.

Technique Enables Real-Time Rendering Of Scenes In 3D

The new machine-learning system can generate a 3D scene from an image about 15,000 times faster than other methods.

Study Identifies Risk Factors For Standard Motorist Injuries, Deaths

A collaboration between health care providers and a death investigation agency supports evidence-based outcomes to reduce stranded motorist loss of life on Texas highways.

Reflecting on Your Own Capabilities Boosts Resilience

Reflecting on how you have overcome past personal challenges can help you process negative experiences, a new study from the University of Zurich confirms. Actively reminding yourself of your self-efficacy could also prove useful in the coronavirus era.

Taking Some Of The Guesswork Out Of Drug Discovery

A deep learning model rapidly predicts the 3D shapes of drug-like molecules, which could accelerate the process of discovering new medicines.

How a Virus Causes Chromosomal Breakage, Leading to Cancer

The ubiquitous Epstein-Barr virus targets “fragile DNA,” triggering dysfunction that is associated with a variety of cancers

A Battery That Degrades On Demand

A multidisciplinary team of Texas A&M researchers developed a new metal-free battery platform that could lead to more sustainable, recyclable batteries.

Study Shows Sharp Decrease In Texas Childhood Vaccination Rates During Pandemic

Texas A&M researchers found the declines were greatest for 5-month-olds and 16-month-olds, but no decrease was seen in vaccines given at birth.

An Energy-Storage Solution That Flows Like Soft-Serve Ice Cream

Researchers make the case for a semisolid electrochemical compound as a cost-efficient, grid-scale battery backup for wind and solar power.

Unexpected ‘Black Swan’ Defect Discovered In Soft Matter For First Time

Using an advanced microscopy technique, Texas A&M researchers have uncovered a twin boundary defect in a soft polymer that has never been observed before.

Hide-and-Seek Can Lead to Higher Drug Prices

Pharmaceutical manufacturers and national authorities often negotiate secret rebates when determining drug prices. A UZH study shows that these rebate systems may hamper patient access to drugs. In the medium term, this practice can even lead to increasing drug prices.

Researchers Seek Deeper Understanding Of How Cells Operate

An interdisciplinary team seeks to better understand how the mechanical properties of cells operate in the body and how pathologies can disrupt these processes.

A New Tool to Make Genomic Research Reflect the World’s Diversity

Scientists have developed a powerful, inclusive new tool for genomic research that boosts efforts to develop more precise treatments for many diseases by leveraging a better representation of the genetic diversity of people around the world.

Technology To Manage Mental Health At Your Fingertips

A smart device-based electronic platform designed by Texas A&M researchers can help patients monitor their mental health between visits to their health care provider.

Professor Works To Maximize Efficiency Of Solar Light Pipes

Instead of converting solar light into electrical power for immediate use, Texas A&M's Christi Madsen envisions remoting light energy to another location optically by concentrating solar light.

An Obesity Treatment for Women Only?

School of Medicine researchers have identified a potential way to battle the health effects of obesity and type 2 diabetes in women after discovering an important factor that could determine how their bodies use and store fat.

Lighting Hydrogels Via Nanomaterials

Texas A&M associate professor Akhilesh Gaharwar and graduate student Patrick Lee are developing a new class of hydrogels that can leverage light for drug delivery and regenerative medicine treatments.

Surprise Discovery Suggests New Treatment for Small-Cell Lung Cancer

An unexpected discovery at UVA Cancer Center has allowed scientists to halt the development of small-cell lung cancer in lab mice, and the surprise finding could open the door to a new treatment approach in people.

Social Identity Within The Anti-Vaccine Movement

Researchers found a significant portion of Americans socially identify with the anti-vaxx label, presenting potential implications for public health.

Lung Research Suggests New Way to Detect, Monitor Lung Diseases

New lung research from an international team of scientists could offer doctors a new way to detect and monitor progressive lung diseases – and may also shed light on the fundamental causes of those conditions.