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Predicting Mutated Gene Associated With Melanoma

A cost-effective model for predicting a genetic risk for melanoma is receiving international endorsements.

Obesity in Mice Lowered by Increasing Effects of Key Weight-Regulating Hormone

Blocking the activity of an enzyme inside fat cells can decrease obesity and related health disorders in mice, according to new research led by the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute.

Tapping the Brain to Boost Stroke Rehabilitation

Clinical Trial Suggests Brain-Machine Interface Coupled with Robot Offers Increased Benefits for Stroke Survivors

Higher Levels of Biodiversity Appear to Reduce Extinction Risk in Birds

A new University of Michigan study has found that higher levels of biodiversity—the enormous variety of life on Earth and the species, traits and evolutionary history they represent—

Avian Secret: the Key to Agile Bird Flight Is Switching Quickly Between Stable and Unstable Gliding

The finding could have implications for future agile autonomous aerial vehicles

Exoskeletons with Personalize-Your-Own Settings

Users who could adjust the timing, torque of an ankle exoskeleton typically found comfortable settings in under two minutes

Framework Could Support More Reliable Electric Power Distribution Systems

Texas A&M researchers are developing a reliability framework to help utility companies better prepare for uncertainties that may arise.

Pollution From Hurricane Harvey Traveled 100 Miles Off Texas Coast

A Texas A&M study shows weather events carried contaminated water to the Flower Garden Banks sanctuary off the Galveston Coast, much farther than expected.

Using Electrical Pulses For Vaccine Efficiency

A Texas A&M professor is part of an interdisciplinary research team testing whether electrical and optical pulses can help cells better absorb materials, such as vaccines.

An Organic Material For The Next Generation Of HVAC Technologies

Texas A&M researchers have enhanced the dehumidification efficiency of a polymer that could help develop more energy-efficient systems with a smaller carbon footprint.

Following Hurricane Harvey, Pollutant Levels In Houston Neighborhood Exceeded Limit For Increased Cancer Risks

Soil samples collected by Texas A&M researchers showed increased exposure to harmful chemicals in the Manchester neighborhood.

During Emergencies, Social Media Is A Critical Channel For Warnings

A Texas A&M study of responses to the 2019 Deer Park chemical fire found that people who received warnings through social media, friends and family were most likely to take action.

Dow-Like Index For Energy Prices Might Help Smooth Transition To Clean Power

A metric designed by researchers at Texas A&M can calculate and forecast the average price of energy in the United States.

Could A Common Diabetes Drug Slow Down Aging?

Texas A&M College of Medicine researchers say a drug that treats Type 2 diabetes shows evidence of preventing age-related cognitive dysfunction.

Making Healthy Juice Requires The Right Technique

A Texas A&M study found that different juicing methods can affect the nutritional properties of vegetables.

Investors Are More Loyal To — And Buy More From — Brands Whose Stocks They Own

A new Texas A&M study found that stock ownership drives day-to-day spending.

Replenishing Atlantic Herring

A Texas A&M research team is using genome sequencing to monitor herring populations, which could help prevent overfishing.

Understanding The Resilience Of Barrier Islands And Coastal Dunes After Storms

The work of Texas A&M researchers is helping engineers better assess the vulnerability of coastal landscapes.

Smoking Cessation Drug May Treat Parkinson’s In Women

Texas A&M researchers have found that cytisine can reduce dopamine neuron loss, providing a protective effect against the neurodegenerative disorder.

Patient-Centered Care During COVID-19 Promoted

The COVID-19 pandemic has diminished people’s ability to make in-person, human connections, and such relationships are especially important in health care.