New Study Shows Civil Unrest in Democratic Republic of Congo Worsening Ebola Outbreak
Civil unrest may have worsened the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a new study on which Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) researcher Dr. Martial Ndeffo is an author. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of […]
CVM Researcher Presents New Findings on the Gut Microbiome’s Interactions with GI Diseases
A study from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) offers new insight on how the gut bacteria of dogs interact with a healthy vs. unhealthy GI tract, which could contribute to the development of new therapies for GI diseases in both dogs and humans. In a study published on Oct. […]
CVM Representatives Visit Reveille Club in Houston
Representatives of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (CVM) Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology (VTPP) and Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Comparative Cardiovascular Science & Biomedical Devices spoke at the Houston Reveille Club on Sept. 12 to promote research projects taking place at the CVM. The group consisted of Dr. Glen […]
CVM Researcher Finds Yellow Fever Elimination Threshold Higher Than Previous Estimates
Vaccination coverage of up to 95 percent might be required to eliminate yellow fever epidemics in high-risk transmission areas in Africa, a new study from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) researcher Dr. Martial Ndeffo has found. In other areas of West Africa and the Equatorial region of Latin America, a […]
Aggie Research Scholars Program Reaches Milestone of 2000 Opportunities
Undergraduates at Texas A&M University have had more than 2,000 opportunities to participate in research thanks to the Aggie Research Scholars program. A milestone of 2,090 research opportunities have been created for students in just four years since the program’s conception, an accomplishment Dr. Christopher Quick, program founder and professor of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology […]
Texas A&M, Uppsala Study Uncovers How Herring Adapted To Baltic Sea Light Environment
The evolutionary process that occurs when a species colonizes a new environment provides an opportunity to explore the mechanisms underlying genetic adaptation, which is essential knowledge for understanding evolution and the maintenance of biodiversity. An international team of scientists led by researchers from Texas A&M University and Uppsala University reports that a single amino acid […]
CVM Geneticists Find Zambia Lion Populations Intermingle, Cross ‘Uninhabitable’ Land
The study, published in PLoS One, will be used to help with lion conservation and wildlife management in and around the southern, African country. DNA evidence suggests that modern lions, as a species, originated in the Republic of Zambia, a u-shaped country in southern Africa known for its rugged terrain and diverse wildlife. Today, Zambia […]
A Fertile Field
Could discoveries made by CVM professor and Patsy Link Chair Katrin Hinrichs lead to healthier in vitro-produced human embryos? Story by Callie Rainosek & Dr. Megan Palsa Horses have played a vital role in world history. Until about a century ago, they were one of mankind’s main sources of transportation and communication. However, thanks to advancing technology, many […]
A ‘Long’ Shot
Through a variety of projects focusing on reproductive science‚ Dr. Charles Long works to expand horizons in large animal research in a way that will benefit animals‚ industry‚ and humans. Story by Vandana Suresh Dr. Charles Long, a professor in the Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP) in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), […]
Beefing Up Cattle
CVM professor Tom Welsh’s research focus on how Brahman cattle respond to stress will impact both the health of the animal and the health of the industry. Story by Ashli Villarreal Many American beef producers raise Angus-dominated herds, but as worldwide temperatures increase, there will be an increased need for tropically adapted animals. Brahman cattle do well in […]
