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UK Astronaut Scholar Conducts Research In Madagascar

Jaesylin Stephens presented her findings at the Astronaut Scholar Technical Conference in Houston

Autonomix Medical Selected for Best Innovation Competition at CRT 2026

Autonomix's precision nerve-targeted treatment technology to be featured at leading cardiovascular conference

Colossal Biosciences breeds controversy while trying to revive mammoths

A Texas biotech company is trying to bring mammoths and other extinct creatures back to life, but the science is as intriguing as the ethical questions are thorny.

Texas A&M Professor Honored with Animal Science Award

Dr. Jason Smith recognized for outstanding achievements in outreach and extension programs

Caffeine-Activated Gene Editing Could Lead to New Cancer Treatments

Texas A&M researchers develop a chemogenetic system that pairs CRISPR with caffeine to control gene editing in cells.

Study maps how NF-κB regulates gene expression in cells

Researchers gain unprecedented insight into the intricate mechanisms governing gene expression, potentially paving the way for revolutionary therapies.

UH Scientist Rethinks Microbial Future in Space Travel

Biofilms could pose risks to astronaut health while also serving as powerful tools to sustain life beyond Earth.

Guinness Declares Indonesian Snake Longest in the World

The record-breaking serpent was found in the wild, measuring over 28 feet long.

Engineers Refine Gene-Editing for Cystic Fibrosis

New precision tool could enable safer, more reliable therapies for genetic diseases

Bruker Advances Functional Proteomics 2.0 with timsOmni Mass Spectrometry

Novel workflows enable deeper characterization of proteoforms and PTMs for disease biology insights

Dire Wolves Brought Back from Extinction Are Now Fully Grown and Hunting Together as a Pack of 3

The bioengineered animals are eating, playing and chasing prey together after cautious introductions.

Wiley to Expand Prestigious Advanced Journals Portfolio

New high-impact titles planned across life, health, and social sciences disciplines

Colossal Biosciences Brings Back Dire Wolves in Groundbreaking Effort

The first modern-day dire wolves born at the Texas-based biotech company are now over a year old.

Research Reveals Molecular Cascade Behind Alzheimer's Disease

Baylor College of Medicine study uses fruit flies to identify key genes that drive neurodegeneration and those that may protect against it.

Plasmid Purification Market to Reach $5.46 Billion by 2033

Driven by growth in biotech and pharma, the global plasmid purification market is expected to see a CAGR of 12.3% over the forecast period.

New Sterile Fly Facility Completed in Texas

Facility expands USDA's ability to disperse sterile flies along the border

A&M Researchers Use Genetic Mapping to Uncover Shared Roots of Psychiatric Disorders

Study finds surprising genetic overlap between conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, offering hope for new treatments.

Mouse Study Sheds Light on Human Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Researchers establish gene-disease association between ASTN1 and range of neurodevelopmental conditions in children

USDA, Texas Open Sterile Fly Facility to Fight Screwworm

New facility in Edinburg will help disperse sterile flies along the border to prevent spread of dangerous pest

US Opens New Sterile Fly Dispersal Center in Texas to Block Screwworm Parasite

The facility will help disperse sterile male screwworm flies to prevent the flesh-eating parasite from crossing the Mexico border.

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