
research
The transformative power of a Texas A&M education
Oct. 22, 2026 • 14 min. readAt the heart of the land-grant mission is the belief that higher education can transform lives by expanding opportunity, developing potential and preparing people to put what they learn to work in service to others.
New global database provides a fuller picture of the elements that make up plant life
Oct. 21, 2026 • 5 min. readQuestions about growing plants beyond Earth led researchers to build a baseline of the elements found in plants.
Researchers have determined that when large language models are trained on frivolous online content, they can get brain rot like humans do.
Tiny molecules may help slow pancreatic cancer growth
Oct. 20, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers discover that two naturally occurring microRNAs may help regulate the protein production that allows aggressive cancer cells to grow and divide.
Researchers' groundbreaking discovery unlocks insights into the beginning of life on Earth.
New method offers a closer look at cells that help nerves repair
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5 min. readA clearer look at hard-to-see cells could help researchers answer new questions about nerve damage and recovery.
Researchers develop hybrid materials for more efficient thermal energy storage
Oct. 9, 2026 • 2 min. read'Salogels' combine salt hydrates and polymer structures to store heat reliably, with potential uses in energy-efficient buildings, batteries, smart windows and electronics.
T-cell research reveals paths to better vaccines for COVID-19 and beyond
Oct. 8, 2026 • 4 min. readDistinct profiles between mild and severe COVID-19 patients reveal why some fight off infection easily while others don't, guiding the development of mutation-resistant vaccines.
Hagler Institute names 10 Fellows and one Distinguished Lecturer to 2026-27 class
Oct. 7, 2026 • 5 min. readThe new cohort, with expertise in climate change, quantum technology, health and more, will collaborate with Texas A&M faculty and students.
Why muscle health should be a bigger part of clinical nutrition
Oct. 7, 2026 • 4 min. readExperts call for greater attention to muscle health across aging, illness and weight loss.
