
Health & Environment
Study reveals surprising cause of immune challenges in people with Down syndrome
Sep. 15, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers identify an unexpected genetic pathway behind excess hydrogen sulfide — offering fresh insight into infection risk, inflammation and potential new therapies.
AI-powered early dementia-detection tool earns Texas A&M a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award
Sep. 14, 2026 • 4 min. readThe 2026 recognition, for a “digital human” that analyzes speech, expressions and biometrics, shows how the university is creating breakthroughs to improve lives.
Study explores how ketamine reshapes brain activity in older adults
Sep. 11, 2026 • 4 min. readThe findings could help researchers better understand treatment response in depression.
As antibiotic resistance grows, researchers turn to copper to fight infections
Sep. 10, 2026 • 5 min. readScientists look to harness the body's natural defenses by studying how the immune system uses copper against urinary tract infections — and how bacteria fight back.
Two decades after the last major air-quality study, researchers find new pollutants and new sources across the state.
Researcher explores potential link to role of father in pregnancy loss
Sep. 8, 2026 • 5 min. readNIH-funded study seeks to uncover how sperm may contribute to infertility and miscarriage in an effort to predict and prevent pregnancy loss in both humans and livestock.
New initiative empowers rural communities to prepare for disaster resilience
Sep. 4, 2026 • 6 min. readThe $2.9 million program will help rural regions develop hazard mitigation plans and strengthen long-term disaster management capacity.
Younger brains recover better than older brains after traumatic injury, right? Maybe not
Sep. 4, 2026 • 5 min. readNew study finds the flexibility that helps young brains adapt may also raise the risk of seizures.
Dementia in aging pets: How to recognize and support dogs and cats with cognitive decline
Sep. 3, 2026 • 5 min. readA look at the warning signs and practical steps owners can take to help pets maintain quality of life as they get older.
Food keeps time, too — and your liver is listening for the dinner bell
Sep. 2, 2026 • 8 min. readScientists discover how meal timing programs the liver’s daily rhythms and what it could mean for shift work, jet lag and intermittent fasting.