Issue 10

• Memories reside in different brain cells at different times
• Genetic variations affect weight, response to exercise
• HapMap: Looking for differences in homogeneity
• Stem cell center to advance regenerative medicine, cancer research
• Battles fought valiantly, but a war not yet won
• Graham receives Weiss Award
• Obsessive behaviors can undermine child's development
• Vaccines, antiviral supply key to controlling influenza epidemic

Issue 9

• Nanomedicine: Solving problems at the smallest level
• Math1 plays pivotal role in formation of neurons that carry hearing, balance signals
• Gene therapy lowers blood pressure just enough
• Sec15 protein necessary for sensory organ development
• Who cares about science?
• Estes named to Institute of Medicine
• Wakil receives award for distinguished achievement in metabolic research
• Collaboration, translational research garner 2005 DeBakey Awards

Issue 8

• Stressed cells spark DNA repair missteps, speed evolution
• Judy Hopkinson: Passion to end world hunger becomes commitment to breastfeeding moms, infants
• 'Clock' genes help maintain balance of bone formation
• Ligands improve potential of cancer vaccines
• Research for the future
• BCM, Texas Children's form alliance for child psychology programs
• Innovative breast surgery looks to improve shape, long-term results
• Boone elected to American Board of Urology

Issue 7

• 'Terrorist' cells sabotage nerve cells in diabetes
• Intercellular communication runs out of gas without mitochondria
• BCM faculty member named Pew Scholar
• Mutated proteins hold key to neurodegenerative disorders
• Baylor's MD/PhD Program develops tomorrow's physician scientists
• Search for 'Fountain of Youth' takes time
• Study focuses on acupuncture treatment for knee pain
• Fast food: It's not always what you eat, but how much

Issue 6

• Building a comprehensive cancer center
• EZC-prostate model receives 'glowing' report
• Timothy Thompson: Battling prostate cancer at all levels
• BCM SPORE takes on high-risk research hoping for greater benefit
• Diverse resources needed to combat cancer
• Project addresses underserved patients in clinical studies
• Radiation prolongs, activates viral infections
• Changing the timing of cancer vaccines

Issue 5

• Flu experts keep close eye on avian flu
• 'Promiscuous' transporters linked to delayed effects of antidepressants
• Nerve cell communication requires SNARE, pore
• Understanding the genome of a social amoeba
• H5N1: The Looming Pandemic
• Excellence in education awards honor faculty
• Benign blood disorder treated with minimally invasive surgery

Issue 4

• New DNA sequencing method is 'color-blind'
• New chair combines roles of researcher, administrator, advocate
• Gene therapy cures inherited liver disease in rats
• Common virus may factor in tomorrow's cancer treatment
• The next phase: From genome sequencing to genomic medicine
• Breakthrough in collaboration
• Baylor ranks high among graduate schools
• Improving speech after stroke

Issue 3

• Defining trust: New technology captures mental process
• Passion for science: A tribute to Dr. Salih Wakil
• New factor affects fertility
• Researchers unravel secrets of X chromosome
• Understanding science: Venture filled with mystery, fun
• Laser treatment fights severe acne
• Eyelid rashes not so easy to solve
• Young at heart, but still at risk

Issue 2

• Beta blockers: Answer to osteoporosis?
• Genetic makeup may affect HRT, heart disease risk
• Researchers reveal secrets of alternative splicing
• Elimination of enzyme turns fat cells into fat burners
• What is science? What is faith?
• Doody named to Cain Chair in Alzheimer's research
• Leading neuroscientist gives address on Alzheimer's disease
• Ward off 'age' with simple lifestyle steps

Issue 1

• New program attracts next generation of translational scientists
• Research variety marks DeBakey Awards
• Phase 1 macular degeneration study shows encouraging results
• Alternative splicing key to autoimmune diseases
• A biologist's life
• Grant boosts Vannie E. Cook clinic efforts
• Treatment helps overcome disease of doubt, fear
• Hamilton named chair of molecular physiology