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3D graphical representation of rotavirus virions.  Rotaviruses are nonenveloped, double-shelled viruses, making them quite stable in the environment.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have improved our understanding of how rotavirus, the most common cause of…
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Photo of a man sitting on a bench holding his head in his hands.
The abrupt loss of a home due to a natural disaster such as wildfires and other events beyond one’s control can leave people feeling hopeless. A…
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The Cullen Building
Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital…
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norovirus
Outbreaks of norovirus, which causes acute gastroenteritis, leading people to get sick with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, are being reported as above…
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A CAR T cell (left) recruits membrane lipid rafts (yellow/red) to the immune synapse formed with a glioblastoma brain cancer cell (right)
A study published in Science Advances shares new insights into how two of the most common types of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells kill…
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Artist interpretation of a brain and soundwaves to represent neural activity and hearing
When we hear sounds, specialized cells in the cochlear nucleus are the first to process that information, enabling our brains to understand speech,…
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Photo of a lab counter showing test tubes and jars with liquid.
A study published in Nature Genetics reveals new insights into how medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor of childhood, can arise as…
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Sickle Cell Access and Lifelong Care Program in Tanzania
Texas Children’s Global HOPE and Baylor College of Medicine Global Health, with support from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, an independent…
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norovirus
Human norovirus, the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis accounting for an estimated 685 million cases and approximately 212,000 deaths globally…
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Tissue samples in space
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Space Medicine, with consortium partners…
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Picture of a cabbage cut to look like a brain.
When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study…
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Photo of batteries staying on end in the shape of a triangle
Cold weather can bring unexpected power outages, so ensuring you have an emergency plan for your at-home medical devices is crucial for winter…
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A photo of an elderly couple holding their young grandchildren
The holidays are a time to mix and mingle with family and loved ones over food, games and re-telling stories from the past. However, those…
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An astronaut in space above Earth
While existing data on the effect of spaceflight on the bones and tendons is available, there is little information about how soft tissue in the…
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drawing of brain
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s Hospital and…
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Photograph of volunteers loading a van with boxes of donations.
While the holidays can feel like a jolly time to celebrate with loved ones, many face this time of year feeling isolated and alone. Solitary time can…
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