Research News
- Genetics at the heart of cardiovascular healthFeb 26, 2015
- Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are looking at a new approach based on novel genetic studies when it comes to treating and preventing heart attacks and strokes for those who are not helped by statins alone.
- Interaction of estrogen receptor and coactivators seen for first timeFeb 26, 2015
- Study uses electron cryo-microscope and advanced computational analysis to help visualize 3-D image of how the estrogen receptor works.
- Appropriate use of aspirin for heart health evaluatedFeb 23, 2015
- Baylor review finds that 1 in 10 patients were receiving inappropriate aspirin therapy for cardiovascular disease prevention.
- Baylor reports mapping of human epigenomes at the final stage of the NIH Roadmap Epigenomics projectFeb 18, 2015
- Baylor College of Medicine researchers reported their role in directing the Data Analysis and Coordination Center of the project in the journals Nature and Nature Communications online today.
- Marfan syndrome: Medical care, research update focus of monthly genetic series Feb 16, 2015
- Experts will give an update on the latest research and best practices in medical care for Marfan syndrome Feb. 17.
- Coactivator forges pathway for prostate cancer metastatic survivalFeb 16, 2015
- New finding could help define pathway to develop a drug against prostate cancer metastasis, according to researchers at Baylor.
- Genetic factors at play in cerebral palsyFeb 12, 2015
- Baylor's Human Genome Sequencing Center part of study that finds a larger than expected role of genes in the development of cerebral palsy.
- Saving the heart after cancer treatmentFeb 9, 2015
- Baylor experts say early screening and monitoring using echocardiograms could be the key to helping cancer survivors stay heart healthy.
- New clinical study to focus on gut, autism connectionFeb 5, 2015
- The connection between gastrointestinal problems and autism will be the focus of a new patient study led by Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital.
- Protect children’s skin from unregulated term 'hypoallergenic'Feb 4, 2015
- Recent study finds two chemicals often associated with allergic reactions in many over-the-counter pediatric skin care products, including some labeled “hypoallergenic.”