Briefs
Secret to diabetes cure rests with liver stem cells
When Lawrence C.B. Chan, M.D., D.Sc., head of Baylor College of Medicine's federally designated Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center's cured mice of diabetes in the laboratory more than five years ago, he did not know the mechanism behind that finding. Now he does, and it’s stem cells.
Cocaine poisons reward cells in brain
People who use cocaine have fewer of the dopamine-producing brain cells that provide a sense of "reward," said Baylor College of Medicine experts in a recent study.
When tracing migration patterns, follow bacteria
The type of ulcer-producing bacteria found in various populations gives an important clue about prehistoric migrations, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a recent study.
Sodium ions connect epilepsy and diabetes
Sodium ions play a crucial role in the release of insulin and glucagon in the islet cells of the pancreas, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report in the journal Endocrinology.
Looking for molecules to block cancer gene
A Baylor College of Medicine researcher had to sift through millions of molecules to find just a few that could block a cancer gene.
A matter of health
Advocating for science takes passion and a willingness to put yourself on the line.
