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The Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research awardees.
The Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research was presented to prestigious Baylor College of Medicine faculty members at a ceremony…
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A study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology is the first comprehensive approach to detect all known cancer-causing or oncogenic…
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Dr. Mary Estes, Distinguished Service Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Researchers studying the effects of lithium on suicide attempt have found that it might reduce impulsive decision making in patients with recent…
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Melanoma is one of the deadliest skin cancers and is mostly caused by intermittent sun exposure and the intense exposure that results in being…
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Baylor College of Medicine researchers have found that the human brain is capable of sophisticated language processing while in an unconscious state…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a strong tool that can help with different needs in an instant, but should AI replace or augment mental health…
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Blood plasma
A study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals a previously unrecognized way blood vessels can protect…
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions developed a method that reveals the cellular makeup of tissues that support…
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Mosquito season is here, and these pesky pests have become a problem for us all, especially after the heavy rainfall in Houston and surrounding areas…
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A novel strategy that combines computational and experimental approaches has allowed researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Duncan…
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GLP-1s are widely known to curb a person’s appetite for food, but can they also help those who are struggling with addictions to other substances? Dr…
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DNA
New analytical methods developed at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have increased our understanding of how bacteria manage…
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DNA
A new method developed at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions allows researchers to better understand how RNA works. The method…
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Golf maintains its popularity for the physical and social aspect of the game. While the leisure sport is low impact, injuries can occur without…
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Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a level two travel notice about global polio, encouraging travelers to…
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