A Matter of Health
Choices. Choosing who gets the money for research is a difficult task, because most of the research proposed is good and innovative.
Briefs
Diet during pregnancy affects development of offspring
Robert Waterland, Ph.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, delves into the mysterious world of maternal nutrition, genetics and the interplay between the two. Read the story to learn more about how a mouse's kinky tail may have implications for children's health.
Ras protein choreographs cell life
The geography of a cell can determine what a protein does, says Baylor College of Medicine research Eric Chang, Ph.D., who discusses the differing roles of a protein called Ras in a recent study.
Hyperscanning reveals area of brain that monitors social decisions
In a relationship that requires trust, the brain quickly responds to social clues and how the interaction comes about. In a recent study, Baylor College of Medicine researcher Read Montague, Ph.D., and his colleagues identified a new kind of map in the brain, using a special functional magnetic resonance imaging machine and software called hyperscanning.
Kevin Slawin: Taking bench to bedside
Kevin Slawin, M.D., director of the Baylor Prostate Center, combines laboratory research with work in the clinic to make translational research available to patients.
