New Texas A&M AgriLife study explains aspects of Barth syndrome The heart needs energy to pump blood. So, energy production defects in heart muscles result in a variety of cardiac diseases. Texas A&M AgriLife scientists have now discovered a new link between calcium, heart energy production and cardiolipin, a type of fat. The discovery helps explain… Read More →
Cody Martin ’21, recipient of 2020 Astronaut Foundation Scholarship Award
The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF) seeks to support the brightest scholars and most accomplished undergraduate researchers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) while commemorating the legacy of America’s pioneering astronauts. The ASF has supported undergraduate students across the nation in pursuing their education for more than 30 years. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation award is one… Read More →
Gohil lab recipient of prestigious BSF Grant
The goal of the BSF Research Program is to foster the discovery and development of therapies to alleviate suffering and prolong life for individuals affected by Barth syndrome. Since 2002, the Barth Syndrome Foundation Research Grant Program has awarded a total of USD $5.1 million via 115 research grants to 68 principle investigators worldwide in… Read More →
Graduate student, Charlie Farber, awarded with FFAR fellowship
Charlie Farber, 3rd-year graduate student, was one of 23 students in the U.S. who was awarded the FFAR fellowship, beginning in the fall. The FFAR Fellows Program was established to provide professional development and career guidance to the next generation of food and agriculture scientists across the Foundation for Food and Agriculture’s Challenge Areas and strategic initiatives…. 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 →
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 →