department of biology

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  Campus Life

  Brothers In Science

  Kyle ‘24 and his younger brother Henry Nguyen ’25 are finding success in Aggieland thanks in part to a scholars program supported by former students.

  March 16, 2023
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  Science & Tech

  Scientists Make Progress In Decoding Genetics Of Insomnia

  Texas A&M biologist Alex Keene and colleagues prove the gene Pig-Q is associated with sleep regulation in humans, flies and zebrafish.

  January 10, 2023
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  Health & Environment

  Polio In New York City Wastewater: What You Need To Know

  A Texas A&M virologist says the potential resurgence of the previously-eradicated virus is troubling news, but it will take some time to see just how serious the threat is.

  August 16, 2022
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  Campus Life

  Remembering Longtime Academic Advisor And Texas A&M Graduate Clint Crampton ’99

  A memorial service will be held June 6 for the popular Department of Biology advisor who died after a battle with cancer.

  June 1, 2020
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  Health & Environment

  Two-Faced Bacteria

  Texas A&M researchers discovered a previously unknown response to indole that could lead to a better understanding of the gut microbiome.

  March 4, 2020
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  Health & Environment

  Texas A&M Biologist Battles Deadly ‘Super Bug’ Gut Bacteria

  Dr. Joseph Sorg, Texas A&M biologist. (Photo courtesy of the Texas A&M College of Science) By Chris Jarvis, Texas A&M University College of Science Of the millions of patients admitted to U.S. hospitals each year, nearly 250,000 will contract the dangerous bacterial infection Clostridium difficile during their stay. A…

  February 28, 2017