Mouse models contribute valuable insights into the intricacies of human conditions. Courtesy of the National Human Genome Research Institute, Darryl Leja. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute …
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have discovered new insights into tumor-induced B cell changes in blood and bone marrow of triple negative breast cancer patients. The findings, published in Nature Cell Biology, show …
New data from the Houston area reveals spiking levels of ragweed, elm and cedar elm pollen as well as mold spore counts as we enter the fall season. An allergy expert at Baylor College of Medicine breaks down this information and other trends revealed by …
Sometimes starting a new healthy habit can seem overwhelming. That is why cardiologists at Baylor College of Medicine say, instead, try cutting back on the Read More
People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival, pleasure-driven feeding may accelerate the onset of obesity and associated metabolic disorders. Dr. Yong Xu At …
A study published in Nature reveals the functional relevance of tumor-neuron interactions that regulate the growth of ependymoma brain tumors. The study, conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, …
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that has revolutionized the medical field, offering precision, flexibility and control that can surpass traditional surgical techniques. As technology continues to advance, the capabilities of …
In a report published in Nature Cell Biology, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the University of Manitoba and collaborating institutions revealed an unexpected way in which the protein OTX2 drives the progression of …
What should have been a relaxing evening at home quickly turned into an emergency trip to the hospital that set off a period of fear and confusion for nurse Kailey Ratcliff. From receiving a discouraging diagnosis at a small hospital in a Houston suburb to …
A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker to accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD …
To explain this apparent contradiction, the researchers realized that the chromosome fossils were in a very special state, closely resembling the state of molecules in glass. “Chromoglass is a lot like the glass in your window: it’s rigid, but it’s not an …
Researchers have identified unique 3-dimensional features called TULIPs in the genome of posterior fossa group A (PFA) ependymoma, a difficult-to-treat brain tumor diagnosed in very young children. The findings, published in Cell by a team of researchers …
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models. The findings, published in the journal …
Dry drowning is a common phrase used to describe an aftermath of drowning, but this is a misused term and does not accurately describe a medical condition. A Baylor College of Medicine emergency physician explains the effects of drowning. Drowning is the …
Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, announced she has received her second cancer diagnosis this year: melanoma, a type of skin cancer. (Ferguson received this diagnosis just after finishing treatment for breast cancer.) Melanoma is one of the most rapidly …
A study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals the molecular events leading to osteogenesis imperfecta type V, a form of brittle bone disease caused by a mutation in the gene IFITM5. The mutation …
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have uncovered new potential therapeutic targets for cancer and new insights into existing cancer drug targets, expanding the breadth of possibilities for treating this disease. Using …
Luggage, headphones and neck pillows are all commonly brought on trips, but some unwelcome invisible viruses may also be tagging along on your next flight. Dr. Mike Ren, primary care physician at Baylor College of Medicine, offers plane hygiene tips to …
If you plan on traveling abroad this summer, especially to regions within South America or Africa, it’s imperative to be aware of your risk of yellow fever, a potentially deadly flavivirus endemic to these areas. Being an educated traveler is a critical …
In our new eBook, you’ll learn how Baylor College of Medicine is pioneering personalized approaches for the prevention, early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other neurological conditions. We also share some great ways you and your loved ones …
