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This week's Biology Seminar Series features Dr. Husniye Kantarci and her talk, "Glial Control of Excitability in the Nervous System". Tuesday at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
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November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This week's Biology Seminar Series features Dr. Husniye Kantarci and her talk, "Glial Control of Excitability in the Nervous System". Tuesday at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
From glass-walled research labs to immersive VR classrooms, the newly approved plans for the Biology Teaching and Research Building (BTRB) will transform how Aggies discover the life sciences. A major step forward for TAMU Biology! TheBattOnline: thebatt.com?p=142406
Plans for new biology building approved – The Battalion
Funds for a new $220 million Biology Teaching and Research Building, or BTRB, were approved by the Texas A&M Board of Regents on Aug. 28. The BTRB is set to
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October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From glass-walled research labs to immersive VR classrooms, the newly approved plans for the Biology Teaching and Research Building (BTRB) will transform how Aggies discover the life sciences. A major step forward for TAMU Biology! TheBattOnline: thebatt.com?p=142406
The Biology Seminar Series today features Dr. Sean Morrison and his talk, "The Hematopoietic Stem Cell Niche and Implications for Clinical Transplantation". Today at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! artsci.tamu.edu/biology/rese...
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October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The Biology Seminar Series today features Dr. Sean Morrison and his talk, "The Hematopoietic Stem Cell Niche and Implications for Clinical Transplantation". Today at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! artsci.tamu.edu/biology/rese...
The Biology Seminar Series continues this week with Dr. Karen Maxwell and her talk, "Exploring the Dark Matter of Phage Genomes and Its Role in Antiviral Defense". Tuesday at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
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October 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Biology Seminar Series continues this week with Dr. Karen Maxwell and her talk, "Exploring the Dark Matter of Phage Genomes and Its Role in Antiviral Defense". Tuesday at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
SPOTTED: Mighty Mitochondria making the rounds before we BTHO Mississippi State! You never know who you’ll run into, here’s Mighty with the Head Combined Drum Major (and Biology Major), Natalie Holder! Mighty also ran into the stellar Aggie Dance Team on the way to the game, WHOOP!
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October 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
SPOTTED: Mighty Mitochondria making the rounds before we BTHO Mississippi State! You never know who you’ll run into, here’s Mighty with the Head Combined Drum Major (and Biology Major), Natalie Holder! Mighty also ran into the stellar Aggie Dance Team on the way to the game, WHOOP!
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The Biology Seminar Series continues this week with Dr. Ann Tarrant with her talk, "Cnidarian Circadian Clocks: Innovation, Conservation, and Emergent Properties". Today at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
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September 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Biology Seminar Series continues this week with Dr. Ann Tarrant with her talk, "Cnidarian Circadian Clocks: Innovation, Conservation, and Emergent Properties". Today at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
In the Jared Bard Lab, undergraduate Zane Richter '26 studies how cells respond to stress—using tools like flow cytometry to uncover how stress granules shape protein translation. His work has implications for fighting viruses & improving cancer therapies! tx.ag/richter25
Research Student Spotlight: Zane Richter '26
Zane Richter’s research in the Bard Lab focuses on understanding how cells adapt when faced with stress. Under conditions such as viral infection or oxidative stress, cells package proteins and RNA in...
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September 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In the Jared Bard Lab, undergraduate Zane Richter '26 studies how cells respond to stress—using tools like flow cytometry to uncover how stress granules shape protein translation. His work has implications for fighting viruses & improving cancer therapies! tx.ag/richter25
This week's Biology Seminar Series Dr. Trevor Sorrell and his talk, "Integration of Host Signals in the Mosquito Brain". This Tuesday at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
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September 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This week's Biology Seminar Series Dr. Trevor Sorrell and his talk, "Integration of Host Signals in the Mosquito Brain". This Tuesday at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
The Biology Seminar Series today features Dr. Lance Johnson and his talk, "Flipping the switch on APOE: AD-relevant effects of E4 replacement with E2". Today at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
September 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Biology Seminar Series today features Dr. Lance Johnson and his talk, "Flipping the switch on APOE: AD-relevant effects of E4 replacement with E2". Today at 4pm in BSBE 115, see you there! tx.ag/seminar25
TAMU Biology trainees in the Ramsey Lab shared their latest phage biology discoveries at the international Molecular Genetics of Bacteria & Phages Meeting! They showcased cutting-edge research on how phages interact with and reshape their hosts. tx.ag/V6sxHFT
Ramsey Lab Showcases Phage Research at International Conference
This August, members of Dr. Jolene Ramsey’s lab traveled to the Molecular Genetics of Bacteria and Phages Meeting at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (August 4–8, 2025) to present their latest disc...
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September 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
TAMU Biology trainees in the Ramsey Lab shared their latest phage biology discoveries at the international Molecular Genetics of Bacteria & Phages Meeting! They showcased cutting-edge research on how phages interact with and reshape their hosts. tx.ag/V6sxHFT
Stuck on a tough concept with exams coming up? 🤔 Don’t stay stuck, come to the Science Peer Learning Center in Butler 009! Free tutoring + friendly support. Tutor schedules & subjects: tx.ag/splc2025
Science Peer Learning Center
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September 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Stuck on a tough concept with exams coming up? 🤔 Don’t stay stuck, come to the Science Peer Learning Center in Butler 009! Free tutoring + friendly support. Tutor schedules & subjects: tx.ag/splc2025
Did you know you can get course credit for undergraduate research? Research drives the generation of new knowledge in biology, and it's an excellent way to create experiences that can benefit your future career goals! Learn more about undergraduate research in TAMU Biology! tx.ag/uresearchbio
September 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Did you know you can get course credit for undergraduate research? Research drives the generation of new knowledge in biology, and it's an excellent way to create experiences that can benefit your future career goals! Learn more about undergraduate research in TAMU Biology! tx.ag/uresearchbio
Praise Ajobo ’27 is an undergraduate researcher in the TAMU Biology Jen Dulin Lab, exploring how spinal cord injuries affect reproductive health—an often overlooked challenge for those living with SCI. Read his story! tx.ag/ajobo27
Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Praise Ajobo ’27
Praise Ajobo, an undergraduate researcher in Dr. Jen Dulin’s lab, is investigating one of the lesser-known but life-altering effects of spinal cord injury (SCI): male infertility.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Praise Ajobo ’27 is an undergraduate researcher in the TAMU Biology Jen Dulin Lab, exploring how spinal cord injuries affect reproductive health—an often overlooked challenge for those living with SCI. Read his story! tx.ag/ajobo27
Today's Biology Seminar Series features Dr. James Brozik and his talk, "Stochastic Interactions of Long-and Short-Form Aquaporin-4 in Biometric Assemblies". tx.ag/seminar25
September 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Today's Biology Seminar Series features Dr. James Brozik and his talk, "Stochastic Interactions of Long-and Short-Form Aquaporin-4 in Biometric Assemblies". tx.ag/seminar25
Another Biology tailgate in the books! Mighty Mitochondria made the rounds, along with so many friends of the Department. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! You never really know who you’re going to bump into at a Biology tailgate, and that’s what makes them so much fun.
September 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Another Biology tailgate in the books! Mighty Mitochondria made the rounds, along with so many friends of the Department. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! You never really know who you’re going to bump into at a Biology tailgate, and that’s what makes them so much fun.
From corals to jellyfish, marine organisms have unique ways of coping with change. Dr. Marie Strader’s lab in TAMU Biology investigates the biology behind resilience in our oceans. Learn more! tx.ag/strader2025
Strader Lab -How Marine Life Adapts to a Changing Ocean
Today’s oceans are transforming at unprecedented rates—and Dr. Marie Strader wants to know how marine invertebrates will survive the storm. Her lab at Texas A&M investigates how ecological and evoluti...
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September 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
From corals to jellyfish, marine organisms have unique ways of coping with change. Dr. Marie Strader’s lab in TAMU Biology investigates the biology behind resilience in our oceans. Learn more! tx.ag/strader2025
Mary Gomulak ’28 spent her summer in the Chiricahua Mountains studying lizard behavior with Dr. Courtney Fitzpatrick’s lab in TAMU Biology. Fieldwork, wildlife, & hands-on discovery, all experiences that shaped her path as a scientist. tx.ag/gomulakspotlight
Research Student Spotlight: Mary Gomulak '28
This summer, Biology major Mary Gomulak ’27 joined Dr. Courtney Fitzpatrick’s lab for a field-based research experience at the Southwestern Research Station in Portal, Arizona. Under the mentorship of...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Mary Gomulak ’28 spent her summer in the Chiricahua Mountains studying lizard behavior with Dr. Courtney Fitzpatrick’s lab in TAMU Biology. Fieldwork, wildlife, & hands-on discovery, all experiences that shaped her path as a scientist. tx.ag/gomulakspotlight
The first week of Fall is almost done, Aggies! Looking for tutoring to get ahead and stay ahead? Check out the Biology Department's Science Peer Learning Center starting next week! tx.ag/splc2025
Science Peer Learning Center
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August 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The first week of Fall is almost done, Aggies! Looking for tutoring to get ahead and stay ahead? Check out the Biology Department's Science Peer Learning Center starting next week! tx.ag/splc2025
Congratulations to Michael Awuah, recipient of the 2025 Thomas L. Patterson Graduate Student Fellowship recognizing his outstanding graduate-level research on bacteriophage biology! tx.ag/awuahaward
Michael Awuah Awarded 2025 Patterson Graduate Student Fellowship
Michael Awuah, a Microbiology Ph.D. candidate in Dr. Jolene Ramsey’s lab at Texas A&M University, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Thomas L. Patterson Graduate Student Fellowship from the Center ...
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August 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Congratulations to Michael Awuah, recipient of the 2025 Thomas L. Patterson Graduate Student Fellowship recognizing his outstanding graduate-level research on bacteriophage biology! tx.ag/awuahaward
Truman Gilliam ’27 is blending technology and fieldwork in Dr. Chris Butler’s lab at TAMU Biology, building new tools for conservation, modeling wildlife habitats, and automating ecological research! tx.ag/gilliamspotlight
Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Truman Gilliam ’27
Truman works in Dr. Chris Butler’s lab, where he contributes to a wide range of technology-based conservation efforts. His projects span from building a microcontroller-based trap for hummingbirds to ...
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August 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Truman Gilliam ’27 is blending technology and fieldwork in Dr. Chris Butler’s lab at TAMU Biology, building new tools for conservation, modeling wildlife habitats, and automating ecological research! tx.ag/gilliamspotlight
Meet Mighty Mitochondria, TAMU Biology's newest department ambassador! Mighty had a great time today meeting students and getting ready for classes on Monday! WHOOP!
August 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Meet Mighty Mitochondria, TAMU Biology's newest department ambassador! Mighty had a great time today meeting students and getting ready for classes on Monday! WHOOP!
Enya Hoxha ’27 is breaking new ground in the Ramsey Lab at Texas A&M Biology, discovering novel bacteriophages that infect key model bacteria. Her hands-on research is opening new paths for molecular discovery—and shaping her journey as a scientist! tx.ag/enyaspotlight
Research Student Spotlight: Enya Hoxha ’27
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August 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Enya Hoxha ’27 is breaking new ground in the Ramsey Lab at Texas A&M Biology, discovering novel bacteriophages that infect key model bacteria. Her hands-on research is opening new paths for molecular discovery—and shaping her journey as a scientist! tx.ag/enyaspotlight
This fall, Texas A&M Biology welcomes over 750 new biology students to campus! We’re excited to kick off a year of discovery, learning, & scientific growth with our amazing undergraduate & graduate Aggies. Here’s to a great semester, welcome Aggies! tx.ag/welcome25
Department of Biology Welcomes 750+ New Students for Fall 2025
The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is thrilled to welcome more than 750 new undergraduate and graduate students as classes begin next week for the fall semester. With excitement and ant...
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August 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This fall, Texas A&M Biology welcomes over 750 new biology students to campus! We’re excited to kick off a year of discovery, learning, & scientific growth with our amazing undergraduate & graduate Aggies. Here’s to a great semester, welcome Aggies! tx.ag/welcome25
Can viruses help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria? Dr. Jolene Ramsey in TAMU Biology is harnessing bacteriophages, bacterial predators, to develop targeted therapies against dangerous infections. Discover how phage research changes the future! tx.ag/ramsey25
Fighting Superbugs with Viruses: Dr. Jolene Ramsey’s Research Explores Bacteriophages as a New Frontier
As antibiotic resistance threatens to undermine decades of medical progress, Dr. Jolene Ramsey is using one of nature’s oldest and most precise bacterial predators for solutions: bacteriophages, or si...
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August 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Can viruses help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria? Dr. Jolene Ramsey in TAMU Biology is harnessing bacteriophages, bacterial predators, to develop targeted therapies against dangerous infections. Discover how phage research changes the future! tx.ag/ramsey25
Dr. James Smith’s research in TAMU Biology is uncovering powerful new antimicrobial agents to treat multidrug-resistant infections. By combining discovery with clinical innovation, his work is shaping our fight against these dangerous pathogens! tx.ag/smith25
Fighting Infection, One Molecule at a Time
Antimicrobial agents do more than just fight infections—they open windows into the fundamental workings of life. Dr. James Smith has built a career defined by translating breakthrough antimicrobial di...
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August 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Dr. James Smith’s research in TAMU Biology is uncovering powerful new antimicrobial agents to treat multidrug-resistant infections. By combining discovery with clinical innovation, his work is shaping our fight against these dangerous pathogens! tx.ag/smith25