A small segment of a human gene STING, stimulator of interferon genes, could hold the key to treating autoimmune diseases and cancer, according to a study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.
Jun 6, 2019
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Research led by Dr. Wonmuk Hwang has led to better understanding on how components of the body's immune system find intruding or damaged cells, which could lead to novel approaches to viral and cancer treatments.
Sep 16, 2020
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Insects like biting flies and cockroaches are not likely to spread the agent of COVID-19 to humans, according to a recently published article by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.
Jul 22, 2022
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Chikungunya, a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, has been identified in five Texas counties—four of them in South Central Texas—and may become endemic to the state, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service ...
Aug 1, 2014
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Cleaning and disinfecting are paramount to preventing COVID-19 contamination from spreading into and throughout one's household. Texas A&M AgriLife Research—Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases, IIAD, experts offer ...
Mar 26, 2020
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Although most broken bones can be mended with a firm cast and a generous measure of tender loving care, more complicated fractures require treatments like bone grafting. Researchers at Texas A&M University have now created ...
Jun 16, 2020
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Scientists at Texas A&M University have made additional progress in understanding the process behind scar-tissue formation and wound healing—specifically, a breakthrough in fibroblast-to-fibrocyte signaling involving two ...
Sep 8, 2015
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Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to promote health and well-being and reduce chronic disease risk. However, many Americans fall short of the amount of regular physical activity needed to reap these ...
Apr 7, 2023
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Formation of new blood vessels, a process also known as angiogenesis, is one of the major clinical challenges in wound healing and tissue implants. To address this issue, researchers from Texas A&M University have developed ...
Aug 17, 2018
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Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best ways to improve overall wellness and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including heart disease, according to Texas A&M AgriLife experts.
Feb 28, 2023
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