VIBS
Texas A&M Researchers Use AI To Identify Genetic ‘Time Capsule’ That Distinguishes Species
A new study, published in Nature, reveals a conserved genetic region that preserves species history through waves of gene flow and may be crucial to the development of some common X-linked diseases. In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have utilized cutting-edge artificial intelligence methods […]
Lymphatic System Presents New Frontier In Neuromuscular Disease Research
Imagine a world where diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) no longer steal a person’s ability to move or speak — a world where someone like Stephen Hawking could continue his work without limitation. That vision may be one step closer to reality, thanks to a groundbreaking discovery from scientists at Texas A&M Health who have identified an unexpected […]
Multidisciplinary Study Finds Estrogen Could Aid In Therapies For Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers studied the protective effects of estradiol and estriol on the myelin sheath. About 100,000 of the estimated million people in the United States with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a progressive form of the disease, with symptoms that worsen continuously or after periods of remission. “Progressive MS is profoundly challenging because it is relentless and […]
The Olive Branch: Researchers Harness Expertise To Study Granddaughter’s Rare Bone Condition
A pair of VMBS scientists have been working to bring hope to families everywhere by dedicating their efforts to understanding a rare genetic disorder. As a toddler, Olive walked in a way that her grandmother, Dr. Dana Gaddy, described as an exaggerated “waddle.” But this wasn’t the “waddle” of an infant learning to walk — […]
Graduates Pursue Veterinary Medicine, Public Health Through Dual DVM-MS Program
Veterinary medicine and public health are intertwined in many ways. Veterinarians support public health by treating zoonotic diseases that spread between animals and people; by caring for food animals and, therefore, improving human nutrition and food safety; and by protecting pets, who play an important role in owners’ mental health. Likewise, a thorough understanding of […]
Researchers Urge For U.S. Recognition Of Chagas As Endemic
Perspective article warns that underestimating Chagas’ threat risks diagnosis time, treatment, and surveillance. Texas A&M University, the University of Florida, and the Texas Department of State Health Services researchers say the time is now to recognize Chagas disease as endemic in the U.S. The multi-institutional team’s perspective article, published in the Centers for Disease Control […]
Texas A&M Researchers Study Diet’s Impact On Salmonella Prevalence In Cattle
Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and can spread to people from a variety of foods, including beef. Understanding how and why cattle become infected with Salmonella is an important part of fighting this major public health concern. […]
Budke Named Department Head Of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
Dr. Christine Budke has been named the head of the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences (VIBS) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (VMBS). Budke, a VIBS professor, has served as the interim VIBS department head since 2024. “Dr. Budke represents the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences with distinction,” said Dr. […]
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 […]
VMBS Professor Receives Top Research Article Award For Study Of Swine Reproduction
A research publication on swine reproduction led by Texas A&M University professor Dr. Gregory Johnson has been selected as the 2024 Top Research Article by the journal Biology of Reproduction, the official publication of the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR). Johnson, a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) […]
