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news › dietary-supplement-modifies-gut-microbiome-implications-for-bone-marrow-transplants
… study to assess the feasibility of using potato starch as a dietary intervention to modify the gut microbiome in bone … the incidence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a major complication that develops in up to half the patients who … beneficial for alleviating GVHD,” Reddy said. “Previous studies have also shown that in healthy people, potato starch …
news › long-range-neuronal-connections-drive-glioblastoma-invasion
… that subsequently drive tumor infiltration. “Previous studies have shown associations between the presence of GBM and … implying that exposure to a diverse range of neuroactive compounds can potentially influence tumor growth. It’s now … and Development (grants U01-CA217842, F31-CA243382, 1F31CA265156 and T32-5T32HL092332-19), and by an NIH Director’s …
research › ... › getting-motivated
… on in LUNA, there will be different activities you need to complete, which usually consist of facing your fears to overcome them. Completing these activities and facing your fears every week … to keep yourself feeling motivated and supported as you complete the activities in LUNA. These two methods will be …
news › primate-genome-sequencing-reveals-insight-into-human-evolution-and-biodiversity
… conservation. The findings are published in a series of studies in a special issue of the journal Science . The Primate Genome Project generated the most complete catalog of genomic information for primates to … 4.3 million common missense mutations. The resulting studies uncovered DNA sequence variants and developed …
news › recognizing-the-stages-of-heat-illness
… Heat illness comes in different stages, with heat stroke being the most … said Dr. Mike Ren , assistant professor of family and community medicine at Baylor. “Conditions can range from … advancing. When heat cramps begin to set in, Ren says to stop any physical activity and move to a cool place inside …
news › taking-the-steps-to-fall-proof-your-home
… their own homes. You can help support this by making sure common falling hazards are not in their homes.” General … avoid exercises and equipment where they cannot be in complete control of their environment, such as treadmills or …
news › err-gamma-trains-stomach-stem-cells-to-become-acid-producing-cells
… Common conditions such as indigestion and heartburn as well … and stomach and esophageal cancers have one thing in common – they involve disruptions of the normal activity of … help scientists understand conditions in which the stomach stops making PCs, which results in an acid-free stomach that …
news › scientists-unveil-genetics-behind-development-of-gliding
… species ranging from bats to flying squirrels. How did that come about? In a study published in the journal Nature this … in both gliding species and their non-gliding relatives. Comparing those sequences revealed accelerated evolution … the path of least resistance. You can have the same outcome but different paths to get there,” said co-first author …
news › a-new-mechanism-by-which-rotavirus-makes-you-sick
… on how rotavirus causes diarrhea, there is still no complete answer, but in this new study researchers at Baylor … as well as human intestinal enteroids (HIEs) for these studies. HIEs have revolutionized the study of gastrointestinal … at Baylor. She also is a member of Baylor’s Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center and co-corresponding author of …
news › a-new-analytical-tool-to-optimize-the-potency-and-selectivity-of-drugs
… Kinetic Enrichment via Proteomics) that provides a comprehensive, unbiased view of how a class of drugs, called … at once. The team validated the method using two well-studied drugs, spebrutinib and ibrutinib. The findings not only … Institutes of Health (grants R01-CA250503 and R01-CA268518), the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of …
