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Released: 9-Oct-2023 6:50 AM EDT
Factors associated with marijuana use among high-risk college students
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The past decade has seen a significant increase in marijuana use among U.S. college students. This increase has coincided with notable changes in national and local cannabis laws and policies, and perceptions of the associated drug’s risk over the same period.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 11:20 AM EDT
Study finds secondhand smoke may be source of lead exposure in children
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Lead exposure has long been a known health risk, especially for young children. Research has found that even at low levels, chronic exposure to lead can cause damage to the brain and other organs and cause problems with cognitive and motor skills.

Released: 18-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Scientists zero in on timing, causes of ice age mammal extinctions in southern California
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The end of the last Ice Age also marked the end for more than three dozen genera of large mammals in North America, from mammoths and mastodons to bison and saber-toothed cats. Details concerning the precise timing and circumstances, however, have remained murky ever since.

Released: 28-Jul-2023 1:25 PM EDT
Study finds strong support for easing Medicaid enrollment procedures
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A new study investigates public perceptions of administrative barriers affecting health insurance access.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 1:25 PM EDT
Knees up! Computational modeling could improve knee implant alignment
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A Texas A&M University doctoral student has collaborated with an innovative surgical navigation and robotics company on motion capture research that can potentially improve implant alignment during knee replacement surgeries.

   
Released: 24-Jul-2023 3:30 PM EDT
Nano-Size Carbon Material Could Be Used To Treat Down Syndrome
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A new study describes how a novel nanomaterial can treat disorders of toxic levels of hydrogen sulfide that occur in Down syndrome and many other disorders.

   
Released: 28-Mar-2023 7:30 PM EDT
RSV hospitalizations spiked unusually high in late 2021, study finds
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The COVID-19 pandemic posed an immense challenge on the health care industry in 2020 and 2021. While hospitals were inundated with COVID-19 cases, other illnesses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) saw a decrease in hospital visits, particularly in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021.

Released: 17-Feb-2023 1:05 PM EST
A way to govern ethical use of artificial intelligence without hindering advancement
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Texas A&M University School of Public Health researchers are developing a new governance model for ethical guidance and enforcement in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Newswise: Research team identifies oldest bone spear point In the Americas
Released: 3-Feb-2023 2:30 PM EST
Research team identifies oldest bone spear point In the Americas
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A team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University professor has identified the Manis bone projectile point as the oldest weapon made of bone ever found in the Americas at 13,900 years.

   
Released: 20-Dec-2022 7:30 PM EST
Indian American youth share their experiences with discrimination
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Racial and ethnic discrimination is a regular occurrence for many of the more than 3.5 million South Asians living in the United States.

Released: 29-Nov-2022 8:45 PM EST
Engineered proteins: A future treatment option for COVID-19
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COVID-19 has had a lasting global health impact that continues to challenge the health care system.

   
Released: 3-Nov-2022 12:55 PM EDT
Unlocking Hidden Connections Between Cell Death and Inflammation
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As researchers glean new insights into the dynamic inner world of the human immune system, it has become increasingly clear that mitochondria are critical regulators of how our bodies respond to disease.

Released: 25-Jul-2022 3:30 PM EDT
Are drones the optimal way to distribute COVID-19 tests?
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Researchers are looking into drone delivery as a method to efficiently deliver testing kits while limiting contact between individuals.

   
Released: 6-Jul-2022 2:05 AM EDT
With changing climate, global lake evaporation loss larger than previously thought
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A white mineral ring as tall as the Statue of Liberty creeps up the steep shoreline of Lake Mead, a Colorado River reservoir just east of Las Vegas on the Nevada-Arizona border. It is the country’s largest reservoir, and it’s draining rapidly.

Released: 24-May-2022 5:45 PM EDT
A good defect? Researchers discover helicoidal screw dislocations in layered polymers
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Dr. Edwin L. Thomas, professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and a team of researchers from Texas A&M University and Yonsei University recently discovered a helicoidal-shaped defect in layered polymers, uncovering how solvents can diffuse through layers and produce color changes.

Released: 6-May-2022 5:05 PM EDT
Minerals can be key to healing damaged tissue
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Every species, from bacteria to humans, is capable of regeneration. Regeneration is mediated by the molecular processes that regulate gene expression to control tissue renewal, restoration and growth.

   
Released: 2-Feb-2022 1:55 PM EST
The air quality in your home may be worse than in your office building
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A new study from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests the air quality inside homes may not stack up against air quality inside office buildings.

Released: 11-Jan-2021 2:50 PM EST
International collaboration creates more environmentally friendly products from biocomposite materials
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Researchers from Texas A&M Engineering and the Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Arts et Métiers are collaborating to advance the science and technology for biocomposite manufacturing. Biocomposites are a composite material formed by a matrix (resin) and a reinforcement of natural fibers, that is more environmentally friendly.

Released: 16-Dec-2020 11:55 AM EST
Researchers developing drugs to help prevent preterm birth
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Dr. Arum Han is leading a clinical trial-on-a-chip program to develop new drugs to help prevent preterm births with a $3.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences.

17-Nov-2020 2:00 PM EST
Racial attitudes in a community affect COVID-19 numbers
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There is a growing body of evidence showing that racial and ethnic minorities are more affected by severe illness, and more likely to be hospitalized, from COVID-19 compared to white people. This disparity can be only partially explained by the disproportionate rates of underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and obesity, seen among Black/African American people.

Released: 16-Nov-2020 3:15 PM EST
NSF Grant Helps Researchers Develop New Diabetic Diet Monitoring Method
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A team of researchers at the Precise Advanced Technologies and Health Systems for Underserved Populations center are developing a new way to approach diet monitoring to benefit the more than 30 million Americans living with Type 2 diabetes.

Released: 26-Oct-2020 11:35 AM EDT
Researchers create robots that can transform their wheels into legs
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A team of researchers is creating mobile robots for military applications that can determine, with or without human intervention, whether wheels or legs are more suitable to travel across terrains. The adaptable Wheel-and-Leg Transformable Robot can traverse over varying surfaces, including staircases, more efficiently.

Released: 23-Sep-2020 3:55 PM EDT
Engineering a way to help identify aortic dissection
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Dr. Chandler Benjamin and his team are using material characterization and nonlinear models to help health care providers better identify the life threatening condition of aortic dissection.

   
Released: 18-Sep-2020 11:35 AM EDT
Keeping students physically active online or in-person
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A physical activity expert addresses ways to keep students active in this "new normal."

   
Released: 18-Sep-2020 11:15 AM EDT
Why are some students forgotten in gifted education?
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A Texas A&M expert looks at why some underrepresented students are forgotten in gifted education and how school districts can change that.

Released: 18-Sep-2020 11:10 AM EDT
Homework helpline launches for P-12 students
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Students at Texas A&M are offering virtual tutoring sessions, free of charge, to students across the country.

Released: 14-Sep-2020 5:45 PM EDT
Using Nature-Inspired Designs To Protect Coastal Communities
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Nearly half the world’s population lives within 100 kilometers of a coastline, putting them at risk of rising sea levels, eroding coastlines and more frequent storms and hurricanes. Dr. Jens Figlus and his team are safeguarding these coastal communities through better designed hybrid coastal structures.

Released: 10-Jul-2020 2:35 PM EDT
O-REU Program
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Recently, the Texas A&M University College of Engineering kicked off an online version of its Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. Taking place over the summer, this fully remote program gives 58 students from around the U.S. valuable research experience in computational modeling, theory and data-driven topics in science and engineering.

Released: 6-Jul-2020 4:05 PM EDT
White Police Officers Use Force More Often Than Non-White Colleagues
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White police officers are far more likely to use force than their nonwhite counterparts, especially in minority neighborhoods, according to a study from Texas A&M University researchers.

Released: 23-Jun-2020 11:35 AM EDT
Texas A&M offers undergraduates hands-on research experience despite pandemic
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Recently, the Texas A&M University College of Engineering kicked off an online version of its Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. Taking place over the summer, this fully remote program gives 58 students from around the U.S. valuable research experience in computational modeling, theory and data-driven topics in science and engineering.

   
Released: 20-May-2020 3:05 PM EDT
Students offer pediatric surgeons a helping hand
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In a surgery suite, it’s all hands on deck. Using an endoscope, a tube with a light and camera attached, can sometimes hinder that mobility, a problem a team of seniors worked to solve with their final capstone project.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2020 6:05 PM EDT
Texas A&M researchers design 3D-printed diffuser to treat COVID-19 patients
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Texas A&M University, through its unique Engineering Medicine (EnMed) partnership with Houston Methodist Hospital, is stepping up to help the health care system keep up with the demand for medical supplies brought on by the increasing number of confirmed and suspected COVID-19 cases.

Released: 24-Mar-2020 9:40 AM EDT
Talking to your children about COVID-19
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Dr. Krystal Simmons, clinical associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, studies school psychology and counseling. We spoke with her for advice on how to speak with your children during a public crisis such as COVID-19.

Released: 4-Mar-2020 5:05 PM EST
Saving lives through simulation: Ocean engineering doctoral student models volcanic tsunamis
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Volcanic tsunamis - those caused by an underwater eruption - are as devastating as they are abrupt. Richards Sunny, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Ocean Engineering, is developing and improving simulations to map, predict and research volcanic tsunamis.

Released: 19-Feb-2020 11:05 AM EST
New wearable tool helps manage mental health
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Researchers at Texas A&M University are working on a smartphone app that can help students manage their mental health and connect to resources.

   
Released: 7-Feb-2020 3:45 PM EST
Where the sky meets the sea: Exploring the sea-surface microlayer
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The separation between sky and sea is only one millimeter at its thickest and, yet, this sea-surface microlayer plays a major role in global phenomena. Dr. Aarthi Sekaran is taking a deeper look into how flow instabilities in this microlayer affects weather patterns and prediction.

Released: 22-Jan-2020 2:40 PM EST
New algorithms improve prosthetics for upper limb amputees
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Dr. Maryam Zahabi is leading a team of researchers in an effort to improve prosthetics for upper limb amputees. Her team is looking at the mental demand placed on individuals using prosthetics and how new prosthetic interfaces can help reduce this demand.

   
Released: 6-Dec-2019 11:20 AM EST
Texas A&M researchers uncover the science behind zapping bacteria with ultraviolet light
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In the perennial clash between man and microbe, ultraviolet light has emerged as one of man’s powerful tools against many pathogens. Although ultraviolet light can wipe out several germs, the exact mechanisms that orchestrate the radiation’s damaging action have long been elusive. Texas A&M scientists can now explain how it works

Released: 26-Nov-2019 5:00 AM EST
Shape-shifting metals transform lunar missions
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In preparation for another lunar landing, NASA is investing $2 million in cutting-edge thermal technology to be developed by a team of researchers from Texas A&M, Boeing and Paragon.

Released: 15-Nov-2019 3:55 PM EST
A Scent-sitive Subject – Essential Oil Diffusers and Your Cat
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Essential oils are often presented as a naturalistic approach to personal care and home fragrance. However, just because these oils are derived from plants doesn’t make them healthy, or even safe, for your cat.

Released: 15-Nov-2019 10:35 AM EST
Texas A&M, University Of Washington Partner In Historic Dog Aging Project
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Everyone who loves a dog wants the animal, whether pet or work companion, to enjoy as many years as possible. Learning the whys behind the length and strength of dogs’ lifespans has become the impetus for the largest research data-gathering program of its kind, the Dog Aging Project.

Released: 9-Oct-2019 4:05 PM EDT
Researcher Works to Enhance Accuracy of Computer Simulations
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Dr. Rui Tuo received a National Science Foundation grant for his work in uncertainty quantification research. He will study statistical and data science methodologies in computer experiments to help improve computer simulation practices.

Released: 20-Aug-2019 1:05 PM EDT
Using Virtual Assistants to Tackle Emergencies in Space
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A team of researchers at Texas A&M University is studying the use of virtual assistants to provide support during emergencies in space.

Released: 19-Aug-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Keeping Teachers in the Classroom
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Teacher turnover is plaguing the United States. Each year, more than 200,000 teachers leave the profession, most for reasons other than retirement. Dr. Hersh Waxman, professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture, found that solving the problem begins with targeting teacher self-efficacy through literacy coursework and mentorship.



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