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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 4d

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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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 8d

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

Seminars

Research Student Spotlight: Zane Richter '26

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 14d

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

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...

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 16d

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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Ramsey Lab Showcases Phage Research at International Conference

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 22d

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

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 23d

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

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...

Science Peer Learning Center

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 26d

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

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 27d

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

Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Praise Ajobo ’27

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 28d

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

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.

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · 29d

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

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Sep 7

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.

Strader Lab -How Marine Life Adapts to a Changing Ocean

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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...

Research Student Spotlight: Mary Gomulak '28

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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...

Science Peer Learning Center

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

Michael Awuah Awarded 2025 Patterson Graduate Student Fellowship

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 27

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, 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 ...

Undergraduate Research Spotlight: Truman Gilliam ’27

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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 ...

Research Student Spotlight: Enya Hoxha ’27

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 22

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!

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

Department of Biology Welcomes 750+ New Students for Fall 2025

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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...

Fighting Superbugs with Viruses: Dr. Jolene Ramsey’s Research Explores Bacteriophages as a New Frontier

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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...

Fighting Infection, One Molecule at a Time

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

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...

Uncovering How Toxoplasma Crosses Biological Barriers

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 6

How does Toxoplasma gondii breach barriers like the placenta to infect the body? Dr. Sangaré’s lab in TAMU Biology is unraveling the molecular tricks this widespread parasite uses to spread and cause disease. Their research could pave the way for new treatments and better protection! tx.ag/sangare25

Toxoplasma gondii is one of the world’s most widespread parasites—infecting about one-third of the global population—yet much about how it disseminates through the body remains unknown. This single-ce...

The Sorg Lab: How a Gut Pathogen Senses Its Moment to Strike

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tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 4

How does C. difficile know when to attack? The Sorg Lab at Texas A&M Biology is uncovering how this gut pathogen senses chemical signals and times its infections. Their research could lead to new ways to prevent and treat antibiotic-associated disease! tx.ag/sorgRI25

In the microscopic world of the gut, timing is everything—especially for Clostridium difficile, a spore-forming bacterium that causes serious infections in people recovering from antibiotics. Dr. Jose...

PVAMU Students Complete TAMU Biology NIH Summer Research Program

tamubiology.bsky.social @tamubiology.bsky.social · Aug 1

PVAMU students recently wrapped up the NIH-funded GREAT Summer Research Program in TAMU Biology, gaining hands-on experience in genomics, mentorship, and career development. Thanks to all who supported these future scientists! tx.ag/biosummer25

Students from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) recently completed the GREAT (Genome Research Experiences to Attract Talent) Summer Research Program, an initiative funded by the National Institutes ...