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departments › ... › vector-biology-and-microbial-pathogenesis
… genome sequencing of both the pathogen and tick vector. We have utilized both next generation and third generation … a number of outstanding questions in the field. We have also performed transcriptional studies on the tick to … Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. We have in house equipment for fluorescent microscopy, …
news › amoeba-barriers-protection-against-bacteria
… are at risk of potentially deadly attacks by bacteria and have evolved ways to prevent them. Researchers at Baylor … present, the amoebae actively feeding at the plaque edges have lower levels of oxidative stress than when CadA is … groups of bacteria and CadA and other lectins we and others have so far identified enable amoebae to recognize specific …
news › new-eye-treatment-options-tears
… at Baylor. “However, for those patients that still have dry eye signs and symptoms, we now offer new treatment … cornea problems. The lens is a savior for those who have failed other treatments,” said Khandelwal. … elements.” Patients who receive this treatment do not have to draw blood often; one batch of the plasma tears can …
news › baylor-offer-new-genetic-counseling-degree-program
… Board of Trustees, Academic Council and Faculty Senate have approved a new Genetic Counseling Program , which will … who are at risk for, or affected by, conditions that may have a genetic cause. Genetic counselors provide … new program builds on the national reputation our programs have earned for excellence and innovation.” Graduate …
research › ... › research-areas
… available for the ~9% of endometrial cancer patients who have late-stage metastatic disease. Our goal is to identify … the transcriptional effects of steroid hormones. We now have a four-year grant from the … autophagy that are required for endometrial homeostasis. We have observed implantation defects and thus, reduced …
news › the-importance-of-sleep-during-the-teen-years
… from the day.” Malhotra offers a few tips on upkeeping teens’ sleep schedule this school year: Take two weeks to … school year or for the time changes in the school year. Teens need at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. …
news › should-your-child-detox-from-their-phone-this-summer
… at the start of the school year. These children might not have the opportunity due to expenses, parents unable to … might not be designed for outside play. They might not have many options other than turning to their screen for … nastier when anonymous. They cannot read subtle cues and have no consequences for being mean online. While inputting …
news › drs-brenner-rooney-named-national-academy-of-inventors-fellows
… The NAI Fellows Program highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on quality of life, economic … switch for gene-modified T-cells, all of which subsequently have proved successful in clinical trials. To overcome the …
departments › ... › message-from-the-chief
… to achieve optimal functional outcomes. For decades, we have helped children born with congenital heart disease … of specialized care that they received during childhood. We have designed a program just for adults with CHD to allow … in the nation. Since 1984, Texas Children’s surgeons have performed many heart transplants and lung transplants …
research › ... › astro-module-4-your-plan-of-action
… as much as you need. Remember, your child will also have readings, videos, and worksheets to complete in their … Since beginning LUNA, you have learned about anxiety, set specific and achievable … they reach the goal that they decide upon! Now that you have an idea of what a plan of action is and why exposure is …