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news › baboon-genome-evolutionary-diversification
… make them an excellent model for investigating how a socially complex, highly adaptable primate lineage diversifies over … represent the whole geographic range of baboons,” said Dr. Dietmar Zinner, of the German Primate Center, Leibniz …
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 … It senses cellular stress or damage, and in response stops cell division or initiates cell death, thereby … at Baylor College of Medicine have conducted the most comprehensive study of TP53 mutations to better understand …
news › scientists-create-epigenetic-couch-potato-mouse
… exercise, and others hate it? Most people would assume it’s all due to genetics, but a new Baylor College of Medicine … 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 … strategies that may help treat metastatic cancer in the future. “Our laboratory investigates cellular mechanisms … tumor metastasis regulation and focused on AKAP8. “We studied AKAP8 in metastatic breast cancer animal model systems …
news › fall-fronts-may-bring-mix-allergy-triggers
… outdoors, but it could also be the cause of your seasonal allergies. Although ragweed pollen is the main cause of fall … that are carried into the air by the wind and rain. Corry recommends remaining indoors shortly after thunderstorms, … an immune response to that allergen so that over time they stop reacting to it. … Research … As of 2019, Corry said …
news › new-androgen-receptor-structure-suggests-prostate-cancer-treatment-options
… cancer, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine conducted comprehensive studies of the 3-D structure of the receptor. The findings … Molecular Cell , offers new insights for the design of future treatments for this devastating condition. … The …
departments › ... › program-leadership
… Hello future pediatricians and global health advocates! We’re … people from all over the globe and build a supportive community of like-minded peers throughout your residency in … to learn from renowned faculty and discuss the latest topics in global health. I am so grateful that our system …
research › ... › research-areas
… et al. Neuron 2006 ) and our lab found that Sox9 and NFIA comprise a transcriptional cascade essential for the … ( Kang, et al. Neuron 2012 ). Additional developmental studies in this area revealed that NFIA and Sox10 mutually … grouped into two broad categories: fibrous and protoplasmic. While we were the first to show that patterning …
research › ... › aicardi-syndrome
… Aicardi Syndrome was originally characterized by a triad of features, including … (punched-out areas of the retina), and seizures, most commonly infantile spasms. Many affected children also have … For more information regarding why this disease is most commonly seen in girls, see Introduction to the Genetics of …
academic-centers › ... › biobanking
… The … Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center … is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center located in the heart of the … high quality, well-annotated biospecimens. Oversight of all biobanking activities within the center is provided by …
