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news › nih-grant-brittle-bone-disorder
… transformational in furthering OI research,” said Dr. Brendan Lee , Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium (BBDC) principal … are studying craniofacial and dental disease and pregnancy complications stemming from osteogenesis imperfecta. “We are … of TGF-β, a protein important in bone formation, is a common factor among osteogenesis imperfecta patients. A …
research › ... › health-maintenance-behaviors
… as for all women, with a few extra challenges. Keeping a diet that is low in fat is always advisable, but women with severe functional limitations may have to rely on attendants or friends to cook for them, making it harder to … have impaired breathing? Exercise seems to be a universal recommendation for maintaining good health, but for women with …
news › fall-fronts-may-bring-mix-allergy-triggers
… in a lot of wind and stir up a lot of allergens,” Dr. David Corry , professor of medicine in the section of … that are carried into the air by the wind and rain. Corry recommends remaining indoors shortly after thunderstorms, … a real threat to health,” Corry said. “These storms as they come through can put you in the hospital and cause very …
news › p53-mutations-shed-new-light-on-gene-function
… One of the most extensively studied genes in cancer, TP53 is well known for its role as a tumor suppressor. It senses cellular stress or damage, and in response stops cell division or initiates … at Baylor College of Medicine have conducted the most comprehensive study of TP53 mutations to better understand …
academic-centers › ... › biobanking
… The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center located in the heart of the … the world at a minimal to no cost basis at the recommendation of the Tissue Use Committee following an application … with relevant risk factor, clinical, pathological, and outcome/survival data. We're happy to assist with grant …
news › scientists-create-epigenetic-couch-potato-mouse
… ‘program’ people to enjoy being more physically active. Today, in the journal Nature Communications , Baylor researchers and colleagues report … Hospital . Over the last several years, the researchers studied various mouse models to understand developmental …
news › protein-akap8-suppresses-breast-cancer-metastasis
… The findings, in the current edition of the journal Nature Communications , show that AKAP8 inhibits metastasis by … be like putting together a number of different outfits by combining in different ways a limited number of pieces of … tumor metastasis regulation and focused on AKAP8. “We studied AKAP8 in metastatic breast cancer animal model systems …
research › ... › projects
… of our drug development program is to independently validate disease-selective ligands as drug targets, generate … inhibit detrimental ligands, and develop therapeutic antibodies toward clinical translation. … drug targets and develop novel therapies. (A) Comparative ligandomics profiling to systematically map …
research › ... › fees
… $24.00/hr Faxitron (DEXA for body composition and X-ray) $18.00/hr Ultrasound $63.00/hr Metabolism: Indirect Calorimetry $10.50/hr Body Comp/BMD $18.00/hr Metabolic Cages (feces/urine collection) … CLAMS (16 cage HC system) - 24hours $22.00/mouse/day Cardiopulmonary: Non-Invasive Blood Pressure …
academic-centers › ... › service-area
… The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center serves Harris … fourth largest city in the U.S. and a cultural melting pot. Compared to the national average, people in Houston are younger, with a median age of 35 years, compared to the national median of 39 years. In addition, …
