The Outreach & Recruitment Committee’s Graduate Admissions Workshop kicked off at the end of May. Open to junior and senior undergraduate students, this 10-week virtual series will address common questions, dispel myths, and identify strategies for success. With nearly 150 students across 60 universities currently registered, we are excited to connect with and guide prospective graduate scholars… Read More →
Fast, accurate way to check peanut plants for healthy traits
Texas A&M AgriLife scientists use biophysics to speed up plant breeding MAY 25, 2020 The lengthy process of breeding better peanut plants can be sped up by using a biophysics technique, Raman spectroscopy. Texas A&M AgriLife biophysicists and plant breeders have demonstrated the use of Raman spectroscopy to quickly scan the levels of oleic acid in… Read More →
Promising study by Texas A&M scientists offers hope for Menkes disease patients
Repurposing cancer drug for disorders of copper deficiency A Texas A&M AgriLife Research team has good news for patients with copper-deficiency disorders, especially young children diagnosed with Menkes disease. A team led by James Sacchettini, Ph.D. professor and Welch Chair of Science, and Vishal Gohil, Ph.D., associate professor, both from the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Texas A&M… Read More →
Dr. Kurouski Presents Hemp Scanner
Dr. Dmitry Kurouski worked with Sam Craft, Multimedia Project Coordinator in the Division of Marketing & Communications to create this short clip explaining his lab’s new hemp scanner. Watch the video below to learn more on how the hemp scanner can accurately differentiate between THC and hemp, which could help out law enforcement in the… Read More →
Dr. James Hu Honored at Aggie Muster
Each year, Aggies gather to celebrate Muster at over 300 locations around the world. Each of these celebrations is unique, reflecting the preferences and personalities of the communities and volunteers that step forward to host them. From the small county gatherings with barbecue and beer to the larger formal events hosted in hotel ballrooms, the… Read More →
Liu Lab Working on New Drugs to Fight COVID-19
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Despite what you may have heard, right now there is no drug that specifically treats coronavirus. Around the world, night and day scientists are on the hunt for COVID-19 treatments, including the researchers at Texas A&M. “So we are very close right now,” said Dr. Wenshe Liu with Texas A&M University. His… Read More →
Kurouski Lab Back at KBTX!
BRYAN, Tex. (KBTX) – A new tool, developed by Texas A&M University scientists, could tell the difference between legal hemp and illegal marijuana in seconds. “We developed this technology that allows for non-invasive, non-destructive—and what’s very important for law enforcement officers—on-site identification of cannabis,” said Dmitry Kurouski, assistant professor in the department of biochemistry and biophysics… Read More →
Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Award Winners
Friday, January 10, 2020, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences held the Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Award Ceremony. Established in 2012, these awards recognize, reward and encourage excellence in the work of faculty, staff and students within the college. Four members of our department were recognized for this prestigious award. Dr. Vishal Gohil- TeachingDr. Ryland… Read More →
AgriLife Research Award Winners
The AgriLife Research Awards were presented last week on Thursday, January 9, 2020. We had two faculty and one staff member representing the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics! The first of the awards were presented to the Faculty Fellows, whom AgriLife Research established in 1998 to acknowledge and reward exceptional research faculty within the agency…. Read More →
2020 Vice Chancellor’s Award Winners
On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, two of our very own from the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics received the Vice Chancellor’s Award of Excellence! Established in 1980, this awards program recognizes the commitment and outstanding contributions of faculty and staff across Texas A&M AgriLife. These awards provide us with a unique opportunity to celebrate the… Read More →