Research News
- Scientists map human loop-ome, revealing new form of genetic regulationDec 11, 2014
- Researchers uncover “folding code” that turns genes and chromosomes on and off.
- Baylor researchers join 'Centers Without Walls' to study sudden unexpected death in epilepsyDec 8, 2014
- Baylor College of Medicine part of research consortium to receive $5.9 million from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to support understanding of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.
- New study identifies first gene associated with familial gliomaDec 7, 2014
- Baylor-led research identifies for the first time a gene associated with familial glioma, brain tumors that appear in two or more members of the same family.
- New center at Baylor College of Medicine to boost metabolomics researchDec 5, 2014
- Baylor College of Medicine and Agilent Technologies Inc. have teamed up to create a new center to advance research and training in metabolomics.
- 'Wound response' of cancer stem cells may explain chemo-resistance in bladder cancerDec 3, 2014
- A novel mechanism – similar to how normal tissue stem cells respond to wounding – might explain why bladder cancer stem cells actively contribute to chemo-resistance after multiple cycles of chemotherapy drug treatment.
- Taking the 'mute' off silenced gene may be answer to Angelman syndromeDec 1, 2014
- Research led by Baylor College of Medicine answers the question “Can we turn on the activity of the paternal gene?”
- International collaboration completes genome sequence of centipede Nov 26, 2014
- An international collaboration of scientists including Baylor College of Medicine has completed the first genome sequence of a myriapod, Strigamia maritima.
- Knee health and runningNov 25, 2014
- Baylor-led study finds running as a habitual exercise at any stage in life does not increase a person’s risk of developing knee osteoarthritis and may even help protect a person from developing the painful disease.
- Study finds school lunches from home not up to national standardsNov 24, 2014
- Study finds lunches from home had more sodium and fewer servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and milk.
- Baylor researchers recognized with prestigious AAAS honorNov 24, 2014
- Baylor College of Medicine scientists Drs. Margaret “Peggy” Goodell, Brendan Lee, David Nelson and Theodore Wensel have been named 2014 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.