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… This project pilot tested our self-esteem enhancement intervention in the virtual world of Second Life. … older women with less disability have higher self-esteem compared to younger women with more severe disability. Some studies suggest that certain factors have been found to diminish self-esteem, including experiences with …
news › exome-sequencing-for-congenital-diaphragmatic-hernia-cases
… Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a common, life-threatening birth defect. Often, CDH occurs … College of Medicine have shown that exome sequencing can identify the underlying diagnosis in a large percentage … exome sequencing. In individuals with CDH+, the researchers found that exome sequencing provided a genetic cause in 37% …
news › new-mammal-reference-genome-helps-id-genetic-variants-for-human-health
… The rhesus macaque is the most widely studied nonhuman primate in biomedical research. A genome sequencing … Washington, both corresponding authors of the study, used a combination of several advanced technologies to … the millions of genetic variants identified, researchers found several damaging mutations in genes known to cause …
news › dr-benjamin-arenkiel-recognized-by-tamest-for-breakthrough-findings
… Dr. Benjamin Arenkiel , associate professor of molecular and human genetics and neuroscience at Baylor College of … He and his team identified a convergent brain circuit that combines sensory perceptions and motivational state. They found that when the circuit is disrupted, it leads to …
departments › ... › systems-onco-immunology-lab
… Ph.D. , the Systems Onco-Immunology Laboratory (SOIL) uses and develops innovative methods within the context of … design of novel approaches to immunotherapy. The lab was founded in 2015 by a visionary in thoracic surgery and … in the field of onco-immunology. Our work extends to encompass a broader interaction with the scientific community …
news › biological-e-limited-to-begin-phase-iii-clinical-trials-with-baylor-and-texas-childrens-vaccine
… E. Limited (BE), an Indian vaccine and pharmaceutical company, announced that it has completed the Phase I/II … via intramuscular injection 28 days apart. The vaccine was found to be safe, well-tolerated and immunogenic. The Phase … vaccine for protection against COVID-19 disease in about 1268 healthy subjects in the age range of 18 to 80 years. It …
news › ashg-honors-dr-c-thomas-caskey-with-the-2021-william-allan-award
… The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Dr. C. Thomas … disease risk and its prevention. “Tom’s research accomplishments coupled with his infectious enthusiasm, can-do … In 1971, he moved to Baylor College of Medicine and founded the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, now …
news › unexpected-journey-of-egg-and-embryo-through-the-fallopian-tube
… The journey of the egg and the embryo through the fallopian tube or oviduct toward … go through an unexpected journey that is more dynamic and complex than previously thought. The findings have important … tube, mediated the movement of the cells. “Surprisingly, we found that eggs and embryos move along the fallopian tube by …
news › baylor-texas-childrens-and-immunitybio-collaborate-for-covid-19-vaccine-for-africa
… Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and ImmunityBio, Inc. , a clinical-stage immunotherapy company, today announced a licensing agreement for the … and affordable COVID-19 vaccine. ImmunityBio was founded in 2014 by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, who serves as …
news › study-shows-safety-of-mix-and-match-covid-19-vaccine-booster-dosing
… A study co-led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that in adults who previously received a full regimen of any COVID-19 vaccine granted Emergency Use Authorization … vaccine elicited a similar or higher immune response as compared to those who received the vaccine and booster from …
