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news › biking-revealed-to-be-associated-with-less-knee-pain-later-in-life
… activity for the prevention of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis. However, some exercises are more … a history of bicycling and symptomatic and structural outcomes of knee osteoarthritis. Dr. Grace Lo , associate … biking history, reducing the probability of recall bias. Data gathered from the Osteoarthritis Initiative also has …
news › d-mannose-reduces-age-triggered-changes-in-urinary-tract-that-increase-susceptibility-to-utis
… researchers show in the journal Developmental Cell that, compared to the younger counterpart, the aging urinary tract … the absence of a bacterial infection. Specifically, we studied urothelial cells, the cells that line the inside of the … the cell.” Aged urothelial cells also accumulate more damaging reactive oxygen species (ROS) than younger tissues. …
research › ... › astro-introducing-the-anxiety-intensity-scale
… of this, it can be helpful for your child to have a tool to communicate to others how anxious they feel. During LUNA, … child will use the anxiety intensity scale as a tool to communicate their anxiety levels and understand their own … the outward signs of anxiety, like pacing, sweating, avoidance, or fidgeting, you can start from there. Once you have …
news › integrative-exome-sequencing-and-machine-learning-identify-new-genes-contributing-to-systemic-sclerosis-risk
… Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a severe autoimmune disease with complex genetic causes. Some genetic contributors have been … mechanisms in SSc. Previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) that analyzed the frequency of common genetic … Dr. Shamika Ketkar performed GWAS using exome sequencing data from 2,559 SSc patient cases and 893 healthy control …
research › ... › astro-module-8-social-barriers-and-social-skills
… choose the most appropriate ones for you and your child to complete. Feel free to work on these modules in the order … social barriers that make it harder for your child to overcome anxiety. If any of your child’s fears involve social situations, speaking with peers, or completing activities in public spaces , this module may be …
news › surprising-structure-discovered-in-disordered-protein
… molecules give rise to precise gene expression has become a highly debated question in the field of molecular … and carry out gene activation. Baylor scientists studied this issue using factors called “BAF complexes,” which … parts of BAF use a protein called beta-catenin as an adapter to link up with other proteins. “Beta-catenin has a …
news › brain-stars-hold-the-power-to-preserve-cognitive-function-in-model-of-alzheimers-disease
… for normal brain function, including facilitating brain communications and memory storage. As the brain ages, … of the Center for Cancer Neuroscience , a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor and a principal …
news › breakthrough-in-human-norovirus-research-researchers-overcome-major-obstacle-to-grow-and-study-the-virus
… of acute viral gastroenteritis worldwide with severe outcomes mostly among young children, the elderly and people … difficult. “Looking to overcome this obstacle, we studied several versions of HIEs to understand why norovirus … K. Estes , Distinguished Service Professor and Cullen Foundation Endowed Chair of molecular virology and microbiology …
news › how-does-metformin-lower-blood-sugar
… for more than 60 years, researchers still do not have a complete picture of how it works. Scientists at Baylor … primarily by reducing glucose output in the liver. Other studies have found that it acts through the gut,” said corresponding author Dr. Makoto Fukuda , associate professor of pediatrics – nutrition at …
news › researchers-uncover-risk-of-shoulder-injury-during-and-after-spaceflight
… While existing data on the effect of spaceflight on the bones and tendons … of orthopedic surgeons at Baylor College of Medicine studied the risk of shoulder injury during and post spaceflight … focus on upper extremity and shoulder injuries or complaints. “The main finding of the study was that …
