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Viral hepatitis, most commonly caused by the hepatitis B and C viruses, is one of the leading causes of chronic liver disease and liver cancer in Texas, and Texas leads the nation in new cases and deaths related to liver cancer. To address this problem, a …
The Houston marathon is just around the corner. Experts from Baylor College of Medicine detail how to properly prepare for your marathon with training tips, adequate running shoes and how to load on carbohydrates. Training tips When you decide to run a …
Your holiday plans might include roasting chestnuts on an open fire, baking sweets or rewatching your favorite holiday movies and television show episodes, either alone or with family and friends. Dr. Emily Witsberger, ophthalmologist and assistant …
Choosing the right shoe is crucial for marathon training. Every foot is different, but key factors make a running shoe adequate for long-distance running. Experts in the Joseph Barnhart Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine discuss …
The gene p53 acts as a tumor suppressor and often is called the ‘guardian of the genome.’ This gene is central to maintaining genomic stability, which prevents mutations from accumulating and leading to cancer. But when p53 mutates, it can flip from …
O’Malley’s lab discovered and was the first to solve the structure of a functional receptor-coactivator complex on DNA capable of regulating gene transcription in vitro. In addition, he showed that steroid receptor coactivator-2 (SRC-2), which is highly …
With the ‘fall back’ to standard time from daylight saving time over the weekend, many may still be adjusting and lamenting the lack of sunlight in the evening. Yet others (like me), find the darker evenings during standard time cozy and comforting while …
A new study published in Nature Biotechnology shows that stem cell differentiation is linked to cellular structures called P-bodies, providing a potential means of controlling cell identity. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and cancer awareness starts with general breast awareness. Dr. Julie Nangia, medical director of breast oncology at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, recommends monthly breast self-exams to stay aware …
For much of the 20th century it was thought that the adult brain was incapable of regeneration. This view has since shifted dramatically and neurogenesis – the birth of new neurons – is now a widely accepted phenomenon in the adult brain, offering …
Email randing@bcm.edu Positions Assistant Professor, Corporate Programs Orthopedic Surgery Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX US Education MS from Louisiana State University 08/1980 - Baton Rouge, LA United States BS from Louisiana State University 05/ …
About 80% of people have the fungus Candida albicans in their gut. Although most of the time it persists unnoticed for years causing no health problems, C. albicans can turn into a dangerous microbe that causes serious diseases in many organs, including …
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that reveals how protein modifications link genetic mutations to disease. The method, called DeepMVP and published in Nature Methods, significantly outperforms …
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