news › baylor-receives-12-million-grant-for-third-phase-of-knockout-mouse-phenotyping-program
… final round of funding for KOMP2 is part of an effort to complete the rest of the protein-coding genome. Baylor is … of our human disease gene discovery program and our top-funded genetics department to create knockout mice that … and potentially can be used for pre-clinical therapeutic studies,” said Dr. Mary Dickinson , co-principal investigator …
news › yes-adults-can-get-rsv-and-it-can-be-severe
… syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that is a common cause of lower respiratory illness and is most … in their first or second year of life. However, it’s a common misconception that RSV is a mild respiratory illness … the stress associated with the infection,” he said. Historically RSV has been fairly predictable and usually occurs from …
research › faculty-labs › marta-fiorotto-lab
… … The amounts needed to support growth of optimal composition and function with emphasis on the skeletal … that underlie the high efficiency with which it can use dietary amino acids for growth. The short and long-term … interpretation if necessary.  The facility is available to all researchers in the Texas Medical Center, and available …
news › dr-thomas-lloyd-named-chair-of-the-department-of-neurology
… selected as the next chair of neurology and thrilled to be coming back home to Houston. Baylor has a rich tradition of important contributions to neurology, including training future leaders and providing compassionate and expert … chapters to textbooks and also published nearly 100 studies and articles in high-profile medical journals such as …
research › ... › monitor-progress
… an anxiety scale that the child can use in real time to communicate their anxiety level. If they are not able to accurately rate their anxiety verbally or using the anxiety scale, use the methods discussed … to log your child’s progress.  … Monitor Your Child While Completing Mission Plans … When your child is practicing …
news › overcoming-driving-anxiety
… Feeling anxious behind the wheel is common, especially among those who live in cities with heavy traffic and … explains anxiety surrounding driving and how to overcome it.   If you are an anxious driver, that anxiety might …
news › excessive-heat-and-its-impact-on-mental-health
… this summer is affecting people across the country – mentally as well as physically. While heat can make anyone … result in feelings of anger, irritability, aggression, discomfort, stress and fatigue. Heat alters those behaviors … health issues like depression, anxiety or PTSD. Some studies show that exposure to any natural climate disaster can …
news › from-the-couch-to-the-court
… a new athletic season but before kids head back to the football field, soccer pitch or even the marching band practice … the importance of gradually getting kids back into the competitive spirit. “It’s important for kids to go to sports … but usually around the age of 14 is when the body has completed most of its growth spurts and has a better ability …
news › prevent-gym-germs-this-summer
… can also indicate that a gym is well maintained overall, including the quality of equipment,” McNeal said. “If … time, the time it takes to kill all the bacteria, is not complete. It generally takes around 2 minutes for the … before using equipment that has just been cleaned.   Upon completion of your exercise, take a provided wipe or …
departments › ... › global-mental-health-conference
… global health. … Where … : TMCx Innovation Center 2450 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030 This event not only celebrates the resilience of the migrant/refugee community but also emphasizes the dedicated efforts of … their displacement in countries of first refuge, and finally, their resettlement here in the recently published …
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