news › new-institute-to-study-behavioral-plasticity-in-locusts-to-support-sustainable-food-systems
… for farmers and in some cases even destroy an entire community’s food supply. In small groups they are harmless, … Gabbiani , professor of neuroscience , and Dr. Herman Dierick , associate professor of molecular and human … solutions to manage locust plagues,” Gabbiani said. “With a commitment to improving diversity, inclusion and equity, the …
news › studying-the-microbiome-in-pregnancy-postpartum-and-preterm-births
… Hospital have been studying the vaginal microbiome community throughout pregnancy and after delivery for nearly … and scientists have understood that a healthy vagina has a community of bacteria, now known as the vaginal microbiome. In most women, this community has always thought to be dominated by the largely …
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… years. The final three years of the residency program is comprised of in-depth training in Cardiothoracic and General … (three months) Ben Taub Hospital (three months) Upon completion of this program, residents will be board-eligible … in a structured and robust robotic surgery curriculum to complement a high volume clinical experience with the option …
news › interferon-drives-cognitive-impairment-in-alzheimers-disease-model
… Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, progressively impairs memory, … concentration and the ability to learn new things and accomplish everyday activities. Although scientists do not yet … the AD brain and provides an improved understanding of the complex events involved in the development of this …
news › human-norovirus-gii-4-exploits-unexpected-entry-mechanism-to-cause-gastroenteritis
… direction. The researchers report in the journal Nature Communications that the globally dominant human norovirus … The viral strategy involves interactions between specific components on both viral and human cell surface proteins and … gastrointestinal tract that recapitulates its cellular complexity, diversity and physiology. Human enteroids mimic …
education › ... › mentor-training-for-research-faculty
… Interests. Check the Workshop Calendar below for upcoming sessions. … Research Collaborative (BRC), Room 1060 Registration Coming Soon Registration is required for all events.  For … . Mentor Training Requirements Graduate Faculty must complete mentor training, based on evidence-based practices, …
departments › ... › center-for-global-surgery
… have emphasized surgical and anesthetic care as a critical component of achieving health for all. Similarly, Disease … treatable condition Without surgical infrastructure, low-income countries will contribute to $12.3 trillion in lost … surgical humanitarian aid campaigns through ethical, community-centered approaches.  Baylor Center for Global …
news › baylor-researchers-awarded-brain-initiative-grants
… networks in human brains. The projects will develop complementary brain mapping technologies, each with a … of the brain (parietal lobe). We know from functional studies that these connections are important for higher … of connectivity – they are problems with how neurons communicate with one another, she explained. Targeting …
news › dont-lose-hair-over-your-hair-loss
… forms of alopecia.  Androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of progressive hair loss and is commonly known … take between 6-9 months for hair to grow back on its own. A diet that is too low in protein or calories or a significant … lifestyle changes aren’t enough, men and women may turn to topical minoxidil for hair restoration. This medication can …
education › ... › emotional-and-mental-health-wellness
… you with the type of mental health services that are recommended to meet your needs.  Psychotherapy and/or … does not report to the deans or any other faculty about who comes to our service. We report an aggregate number of … and address one’s own healthcare needs, is a crucial component of being able to take care of others.  I am …
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