Research
‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected In Dolphin Milk, Study By Texas A&M Superfund Center Shows
Research led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Texas A&M Superfund Research Center scientists found that PFAS transferred to nursing dolphin calves were present at concerning concentrations, offering new insight into how these persistent chemicals move through marine ecosystems. Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) — in […]
VERO Panel Examines Why Bovine Respiratory Disease Persists Despite Widespread Vaccination
Three leading experts in immunology and cattle production recently visited the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach (VERO) campus in Canyon, Texas, to explore one of the most persistent challenges in cattle health —bovine respiratory disease (BRD). Hosted by the VERO research program, the March 24 […]
Can Weight Loss Help Short-Muzzled Dogs Breathe Easier?
A Texas A&M clinical trial is investigating whether shedding excess weight can measurably improve breathing in overweight brachycephalic breeds — and researchers are seeking participants to help answer the question. Felicia Beswick’s two English bulldogs, 6-year-old Jax and 5-year-old Tun, couldn’t be more different. “If you look at ‘Bulldog’ in the dictionary, it’s Jax; he’s […]
Texas A&M Research Sheds New Light On Heartworm’s Ancient Global History
By mapping genetic differences among global heartworm populations, the study establishes a baseline that may help researchers track emerging cases and monitor potential drug resistance. For decades, scientists have assumed canine heartworms spread globally alongside modern dog movement, but new genomic research co-authored by researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical […]
Dog Aging Project Studies Offer Insight Into How Owners Experience Pet Loss
New research from the Dog Aging Project reveals that grief experiences among dog owners are strikingly similar regardless of how a dog dies and highlights ways veterinarians can better guide families through end-of-life decisions. For many families, the loss of a dog is not just the loss of a pet — it is the loss […]
Texas A&M University Launches $15.3 Million NIH-Funded Center To Strengthen Chemical Safety Assessments, Reduce Animal Use
The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and partner institutes from across the country have received a five-year, $15.3 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to fund a new research center that aims to transform how industrial and consumer-use chemicals are evaluated for human safety. […]
Finding Purpose: Aggie Vet Student Turns Personal Hardship Into Meaningful Research
Michaela Stavropoulos’s project proved that safety measures she observed when her mother was seeking medical treatment should probably also be observed in dogs undergoing a common procedure. For Michaela Stavropoulos, a fourth-year veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, research has taken on a new meaning. Just weeks before […]
Sweet Cherry Compounds Show Promise in Slowing Aggressive Breast Cancer Spread, Texas A&M Study Discovers
Natural compounds found in dark sweet cherries may help slow the growth and spread of one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, according to new research from Texas A&M University. The study examined the effects of anthocyanins — natural plant pigments that give fruits like dark sweet cherries their deep red color — […]
A Rare Diagnosis, A Promising Breakthrough: Family Shares Impact of Texas A&M-Led Angelman Syndrome Research
An Aggie-led breakthrough is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for Angelman syndrome, offering new hope for children like Brantley Edwards and other families affected by the rare disorder. When Jake Edwards first learned that his son, Brantley, was diagnosed with a rare disorder called Angelman syndrome (AS), there was virtually no information available to […]
New ‘Liver-on-a-Chip’ Device Could Make Drug Safety Testing More Reliable
Research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and collaborating institutions finds that the PhysioMimix LC12 device shows promise in testing drug safety compared to traditional methods. Creating a drug that might help treat or cure a health condition in humans is a long, complex process. After developing a candidate drug […]
