Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Texas A&M research shows standing desks lower BMI

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that stand-biased desks can lower BMI in elementary school children, with a three percent drop on average. The intervention was shown to be effective across demographic groups, regardless of age, gender, or race.

SourceTexas A&M University Health Science Center·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·DateAug 23, 2016

Low-cost TB test means quicker, more reliable diagnosis for patients

A new TB test uses a fluorescent substrate to detect the BlaC enzyme in sputum samples, enabling fast and accurate diagnosis. The device is portable, easy to use, and undercuts current methods, with a target price tag of less than $1000.

SourceTexas A&M University Health Science Center·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateJul 3, 2014