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Two independent mechanisms are involved in tuberous sclerosis
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and collaborating institutions reveal…
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Axiom Mission 4 crew
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) will conduct a suite of human health and performance research projects during the…
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Photo of a pineapple sliced in half surrounded by berries all wrapped in a measuring tape to symbolize healthy eating and weight loss.
Weight loss medications help adjust the hormones that make a person feel hungry, causing them to feel full faster after eating small portions.…
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MFMU Newborn OBGYN
A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, UTHealth Houston and…
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DNA
A new study published in Genetics in Medicine identifies a novel disease-associated gene, GPKOW, that plays an important role in the development of…
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An older person holding a ball while being assisted by a caregiver
A study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological…
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Illustration of a brain to look like it is made up of computer circuits
Understanding and treating brain disorders such as tremor, imbalance, and speech impairments requires deep knowledge of the cerebellum, a part of the…
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Four young medical students compare notes by a window
Medical students at Baylor College of Medicine – Temple soon will be able to obtain an M.B.A. through the Baylor University Hankamer School of…
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Tree topping event
Baylor College of Medicine marked a significant milestone today with the topping out of the Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower, the newest addition to its…
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Mom holding baby
Nursing poses major metabolic demands on mothers, to which they respond by eating more and saving energy to sustain milk production. There are…
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Cullen Building fisheye
Baylor College of Medicine was recognized as a top institution for medical research, earning Tier 1 status in the U.S. News & World Report 2025…
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This image shows a subset of the more than 1,000 of the 120,000 brain cells (neuron + glia) reconstructed in the MICrONS Project. Image Credit Allen Institute
From the smallest fragment of brain tissue, the intricate blueprint of the entire brain is beginning to emerge. Researchers at Baylor College of…
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Photo of eggs in an open egg carton with one broken showing the yellow yolk.
With the price of eggs on the rise and an egg shortage at grocery stores as well as Easter, an “egg-heavy” holiday, just weeks away, many may wonder…
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Image depicting Neurons (green) and astrocytes (red) work together to regulate storage and retrieval of memories
Baylor College of Medicine is the STAT Madness 2025 champion! This is the second year in a row that Baylor has won the popular vote in STAT’s bracket…
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Photo of a man golfing, taken from behind as he swings with the blue sky in the background.
Golf maintains its popularity for the physical and social aspect of the game. While the leisure sport is low impact, injuries can occur without…
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Healthy Living - HIRC
The five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease are well known - smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and underweight…
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