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Baylor College of Medicine received nearly $15 million from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to renew the Baylor–Rice…
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Genetic Evaluation - Breast Center
A new study from researchers at Baylor College of Medicine brings hope for a more personalized approach to treat estrogen receptor-positive (ER+)…
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Analytical tool predicts genes that can cause disease by producing altered proteins
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that reveals how protein modifications link genetic…
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Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism. While scientists have…
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For much of the 20th century it was thought that the adult brain was incapable of regeneration. This view has since shifted dramatically and…
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Skeleton and genetic testing
A collaboration including Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital’s Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research…
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Hurricane
After experiencing catastrophic storms from near and far, anxiety might creep up when you hear about the next weather event. A Baylor College of…
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Following the tragic July 4 floods in Texas, children might feel their grief set in as they return to school. Some will notice missing classmates,…
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The digestive system’s rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical clock regulators.…
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A new school year is about to begin. When packing lunch for your children, make sure to include items that can contribute to a healthy, nutritious…
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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded a grant to Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University to establish the Center for…
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How genomics profiling can help identify the best treatment for bladder cancer
About one quarter of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) may be treated and derive a benefit with the current standard chemotherapy.…
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Although metformin has been the go-to medication to manage type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years, researchers still do not have a complete picture…
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About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years causing no health…
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While we are in the midst of excessive summer heat and humidity, we should not forget or forgo our skin care. Dr. Vicky Ren, a dermatologist and…
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The last thing you want when traveling is a major illness to derail the trip. Baylor College of Medicine infectious disease expert Dr. Stacey Rose…
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