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People eat either because they are hungry or for pleasure, even in the absence of hunger. While hunger-driven eating is fundamental for survival,…
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Not everyone has parking close to their place of employment – many people must walk or wait for public transportation. Commuting to work in the heat…
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The 2024 Olympic Games have begun, and thousands of athletes worldwide are showcasing their talents on a global stage. The games can inspire a…
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Expanding Access
Baylor Genetics, a joint venture clinical diagnostic laboratory at the forefront of genetic testing, and the Department of Molecular and Human…
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Artists rendition of a neurons in red and blue indicating the introduction of a therapeutic to the brain.
A study published in Nature reveals the functional relevance of tumor-neuron interactions that regulate the growth of ependymoma brain tumors. The…
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High temperatures may be the norm for native Houstonians, but newcomers to the region may be shocked by how hot it can be year-round. An expert with…
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Photo of a person swimming in a race
The 2024 Olympic Games are top of mind for people globally. While the athletes make their sports look effortless, their constant overuse of their…
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The BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH)
The Texas Heart Institute (THI), BiVACOR®, a clinical-stage medical device company, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine…
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Blood plasma
Cramps, tingling and pain in the extremities can be symptoms of poor blood circulation. Left unchecked, bad circulation can turn into worse health…
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July and August are known to be the hottest months of the year. While it is important to know how extreme heat can impact your health through…
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Brain Neurons
In a report published in Nature Cell Biology, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the University of Manitoba and…
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Baylor College of Medicine’s School of Health Professions is launching the Pathway in Health Equity focused on promoting equity in healthcare through…
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An illustration of the brain's neural network.
As parents, teachers and pet owners can attest, rewards play a huge role in shaping behaviors in humans and animals. Rewards – whether as edible…
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A photo of cows being herded by a man on a horse
A study published in Genome Biology opens new possibilities to improve production efficiency in the cattle industry and potentially animal…
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A blue drawing on a dark background showing a brain inside the outline of a persons head with pinpoints of light to indicate activity.
A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital has identified a specific neural activity pattern as a novel biomarker…
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We show that three-dimensional chromatin structure is preserved in a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth skin. In this photo Valerii Plotnikov and Dan Fisher are examining the skin after it was excavated from permafrost.
A team led by scientists from Baylor College of Medicine, University of Copenhagen, and Centre Nacional d’Anàlisi Genòmica and Centre for Genomic…
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