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		<title>Could the way you walk reveal Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Texas A&#038;M unveils ‘Together We Stand’ IndyCar, Lyle Lovett anthem commercial for Freedom 250 Grand Prix</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist will carry the university’s message of working together for the good of Texas and the nation into the nation’s capital.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Too much RNA can starve cells of energy, study finds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Researchers uncover a link between excess RNA and mitochondrial damage — revealing new insights into viral infections, aging and RNA-based therapeutics.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Texas A&#038;M Engineering leads work on rapid screwworm treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:04:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Researchers are developing wound treatments that quickly kill larvae while reducing chemical residues, offering ranchers and veterinarians a rapid response tool that current eradication methods cannot provide.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Global burden of foodborne parasites remains high, study finds</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Despite progress, new estimates show millions still affected worldwide — highlighting urgent need for awareness and action against neglected diseases.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Doomscrolling at work wastes time, but the real cost is what happens after</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The effects of consuming negative news during the workday can linger in employees' minds long after they stop scrolling.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A hands-on approach to distance medicine</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Researchers develop technology that could bring specialized medical care to rural patients.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>AI tool could help veterinarians track heart disease more precisely</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:36:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[RadAnalyzer app delivers consistent, reliable radiograph analysis — offering veterinarians a powerful aid for detecting canine heart enlargement and guiding timely treatment.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How the value of star employees changes over a career</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Texas A&#038;M research suggests top performers create value in different ways as their careers progress, offering new insights for managers on how to develop their top talent. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Portable eye exam equipment aims to reduce barriers in rural healthcare</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Texas A&#038;M graduates are developing a headset-style eye exam device designed to bring eye care to more patients. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Researchers explore how changing gravity alters human movement and coordination</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NASA-backed study creates new possibilities for helping astronauts adapt in space but may also unlock new rehabilitation options on Earth.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Texas A&#038;M’s Hagler Institute focuses on elevating research collaboration</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Hagler Institute for Advanced Study unites world-class experts with academic talent to foster innovation and advance research. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Research team upcycles plastic waste into premium high-performance lubricants</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The discovery could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Texas A&#038;M to award more than 2,200 diplomas at summer commencements</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer graduation will be celebrated Aug. 8 with two ceremonies on the College Station campus.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Back-to-school shopping starts earlier, lasts longer and costs more than ever</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Texas A&#038;M retail expert explains the biggest trends shaping this year’s shopping season.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Texas A&#038;M to build self-driving laboratory for metals, open to researchers nationwide </title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A $24.9M grant will fund a Materials Innovation Platform where universities, national laboratories and industry members can run alloy-discovery campaigns using robotic systems and artificial intelligence.]]></description>
		
		
		
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