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Direct potable reuse (DPR) water systems add purified wastewater directly to a water distribution system, instead of first passing water through an…
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2024 Match Day
Starting and attending medical school during the pandemic may have seemed unfortunate initially, but now students are poised to continue their…
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Genetic test results can be hard to understand and interpret for people without a background in genetics. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine…
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A decade ago, a family searching for answers to their child’s mysterious diagnosis of “KCNQ2” found the lab of Dr. Edward C. Cooper, associate…
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Though it technically may still be winter, spring allergies in Houston are out in full force. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine gives an…
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As microbiome research matures, it is leading to a major reassessment of biological processes within the human body.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine’s Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center and Human Genome Sequencing Center investigated the extent to…
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It’s time to giddy up for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, where spectators watch cowboys and cowgirls in their respective rodeo sports. While…
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From the sounds of announcers discussing record-breaking rodeo events to the music of the entertainers, a visit to the rodeo can involve a lot of…
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Researchers at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $11.4 million in grants by the…
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Hepatoblastoma (HB) is the most common liver cancer in children. Researchers and physicians in the field are concerned because in the last decade HB…
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Dr. William G. Kaelin Jr., Sidney Farber Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and recipient of the 2019…
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With a focus on mental health in all facets in life, it is important to recognize the signs of burnout in yourself and loved ones. An expert with…
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A lack of diversity in large genomic studies presents a major challenge in understanding how pathogenic variants impact different populations. To…
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Colder, dry air impacts lung health, with symptoms that range from bothersome to distressing. With cold temperatures forecasted for the Houston area…
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Pediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. While the…
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Physical activity at any age is crucial and can reduce the risk of different illnesses and chronic diseases. As people grow older, an active…
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