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Image of an empty gym weight room
Whether it be your first time at the gym or you’re an experienced lifter, it’s important to remember good gym hygiene. Melanie McNeal, physical and…
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The airglow blankets the Earth's horizon during an orbital sunset in this photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 262 miles above the Pacific Ocean southwest of California.
In a new paper published today in Nature, the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), a consortium led by Baylor College of…
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If you plan on traveling abroad this summer, especially to regions within South America or Africa, it’s imperative to be aware of your risk of yellow…
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Artists rendition of a neurons in red and blue indicating the introduction of a therapeutic to the brain.
As government agencies around the globe contemplate approval of the first psychedelic medicines, many questions remain about their ethical…
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Commencement 2024
Baylor College of Medicine held its 2024 commencement ceremony at the George R. Brown Convention Center General Assembly Theater on Tuesday. The…
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Human Cells
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered that a protein called hnRNPM helps protect the integrity of…
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Research led by Baylor College of Medicine has shown that a new therapy significantly reduces triglyceride levels in individuals with mixed…
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Baylor College of Medicine’s top educational leaders were honored at the annual Faculty Awards Day, held this past week at the Texas Medical Center…
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Baylor College of Medicine recognized physicians for their excellence in patient care at its annual Faculty Awards Day, held earlier this week.
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Researchers examine breast tissue removed during a lumpectomy using the OTIS ImgAssist technology.
Up to 80% of breast cancer deaths occur in patients with tumors that express estrogen receptor-alpha. Although these estrogen receptor-positive (ER…
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Photo of hands in purple gloves using a pipette in a lab sorting liquid samples.
The world’s population has increased by more than 2.6-fold in the last 60 years. The growing trend continues – projections indicate that the number…
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2024 DeBakey Award winners
This year’s Michael E. DeBakey Excellence in Research Awards were given to six faculty members at Baylor College of Medicine in recognition of their…
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Brain
Novel therapeutic approaches are needed for children with diffuse midline glioma (DMG) and other recurrent high-grade central nervous system (CNS)…
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Many will gather to commemorate Memorial Day by spending time with family and friends, grilling, hanging by the pool or participating in other…
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Close up photo of sweat on skin.
If you’re spending lots of time being active this summer, you might also be encountering skin problems as a result of heat and friction. Dr. Vicky…
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Photo taken at night of a group of people sitting around a camp fire in front of a cabin.
Sleepaway camp can be an exciting – and scary – time for children. Whether children are ready to leave home or not, it’s important for parents to…
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