Texas A&M Research Shows That Dog Obesity And Food Motivation Are Linked To Breed, Environment, Owner Choices
50% of dogs in the United States are reported to be overweight and, according to a new study led by Texas A&M University and the Dog Aging Project (DAP), the cause may be a complex web of interactions between dogs, their breed background, their environment, and food motivation. For example, the study found that popular […]
Drug-Resistant Parasites Are Common In Ranched Bison, Texas A&M Researchers Find
Parasitic worms are a pervasive problem in United States agriculture, affecting large and small ruminants such as sheep, goats, and cattle. These worms — also called gastrointestinal nematodes or roundworms — feed on their host, weakening the animals’ immune system and, in certain cases, causing death. Drug resistance in parasites has become increasingly problematic for […]
Seadragon Aquarium Project Helps Texas A&M Graduate Students Gain Real-World Research Skills
Learning how to conduct research can be a difficult process, especially for students interested in a complex field like metagenomics. In a unique graduate-level course at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), however, graduate students are not only learning the ins and outs of research but are also using that […]
Success Of Texas A&M-Led Clinical Trial Offers New Hope For Dogs With Herniated Discs
A new non-invasive treatment — developed by a Texas A&M faculty member and offered only at Texas A&M — appears to be as effective as surgery in helping small dogs walk again after paralysis from a herniated disc. Small breed dogs — including dachshunds and French bulldogs — have a high risk of developing a […]
Creating A Brighter Future For Pets: Texas A&M Stevenson Center Supports Canine Longevity Research, Veterinary Education
The Texas A&M Stevenson Companion Animal Life-Care Center’s primary mission is to provide a life-long home for pets whose owners have become unable to care for them, but it also does much more to support the future of veterinary medicine and pet care. As part of the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), […]
Your Smartwatch Might Know You’re Sick Before You Do — And It Might Help Stop Pandemics
Smartwatch features that measure heart rates, oxygen levels, fitness levels, and sleep quality have been marketed as valuable tools for people who are eager to monitor their health. But what if these features could do more than detect potential health issues — what if they could prevent potential health disasters such as pandemics? Recent studies […]
Research Collaboration Discovers Medical Use For Chewing Gum Sweetener
A sweetener commonly found in chewing gum can replace toxic additives in hydrogels used to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions. Imagine treating chronic illness not with pills, but with soft, flexible electronic implants seamlessly integrated into the body. The materials for such implants already exist — they just needed a sweet touch. […]
Human Clinical Trial Begins For Texas A&M-Discovered Drug To Treat Angelman Syndrome
Developed by biopharmaceutical company Ultragenyx, GTX-102 is the first clinically developed drug targeting the genetic causes of Angelman syndrome rather than symptoms. The first therapeutic drug for Angelman syndrome (AS) — discovered by Texas A&M researchers — has begun human trials, bringing it one step closer to potentially becoming available to patients. GTX-102 was discovered […]
Research Collaboration Takes ‘One Health’ Approach To Study Chagas Disease Exposure, Treatment Effectiveness
Supported by almost $4 million in new funding, researchers in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and University of Georgia are working to develop interventions that will impact both canine and human health. A team of researchers at Texas A&M University and the University of Georgia (UGA) has received more than […]
VMBS Professors Named EDGES Fellows For High-Impact Contributions
Drs. Sarah Hamer and Jan Suchodolski, faculty members at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS), are among 17 individuals across the university who have been named 2025 Chancellor Enhancing Development and Generating Excellence in Scholarship (EDGES) Fellows by The Texas A&M University System. Launched in 2019, EDGES Fellowships were developed […]
