Very few cases of natural DNA transfers between animals and plants are documented, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist, but recently his team did just that.
Biotechnology
Apr 14, 2016
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A robot assistant lifeguard called EMILY is making waves by helping migrants cross the Mediterranean Sea safely. In the wake of unrest, over 500 refugees have drowned attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Turkey to Greece. ...
Robotics
Apr 14, 2016
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Growing fruits and vegetables can be a constant battle against pests, disease and weather.
Ecology
Apr 12, 2016
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As part of an effort to understand the reasons behind the decline in wild quail populations, researchers from Texas A&M AgriLife Research have studied whether the continued increase in numbers and distribution of wild pigs, ...
Ecology
Apr 8, 2016
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Dr. Xia Hu, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, is collaborating with Arizona State University and Yahoo! to understand user behavior on social media platforms ...
Computer Sciences
Mar 30, 2016
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When planting season comes around this summer, Dr. Charlie Rush, Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant pathologist in Amarillo, won't be planting traditional crops or in traditional fields.
Other
Mar 28, 2016
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts in South Texas are warning grain sorghum growers to keep a sharp eye out for populations of sugarcane aphids. The tiny insects caused minimal damage to last year's crop due to ...
Ecology
Mar 11, 2016
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research is closing in on specific genetic traits in wheat that can help increase yields in the future.
Biotechnology
Feb 22, 2016
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Researchers have discovered a new species of extinct worm lizard in Texas and dubbed it the "Lone Star" lizard. The species—the first known example of a worm lizard in Texas—offers evidence that Texas acted as a subtropical ...
Archaeology
Feb 19, 2016
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The Supreme Court's recent decision to step into a relatively unimportant case involving Microsoft's Xbox 360 gaming system revealed that Chief Justice John Roberts has sold between $250,000 and $500,000 in Microsoft stock ...
Business
Feb 4, 2016
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