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It was a packed house in Cullen Auditorium to hear Dr. Bert Vogelstein discuss the past, present and future of the war on cancer.
Researchers are studying better ways to evaluate, diagnosis and treat Alzheimer’s Disease and will present the latest research for patients and…
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Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Goodell
Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Goodell, chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine, has been elected to the…
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Analytical tool predicts genes that can cause disease by producing altered proteins
A new study offers a potential new approach to therapy for children with mutations in PTEN who exhibit autism, macrocephaly (an abnormally large…
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Findings may promote adult heart tissue regeneration
A group of researchers used a mouse model system to investigate how noncoding DNA regions that increase atrial fibrillation risk in humans work to…
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The cooler temperatures may be sending you outdoors, but it could also be the cause of your seasonal allergies.
The cooler temperatures may be sending you outdoors, but it could also be the cause of your seasonal allergies. An expert at the Baylor College of…
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As microbiome research matures, it is leading to a major reassessment of biological processes within the human body.
A new study has brought attention to genomic structural variation as a previously unappreciated mechanism involved in altering DNA methylation, a…
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Researchers at Baylor Genetics and Miraca Research Institute are working to develop a minimally invasive tool that could diagnose cancer with a blood…
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Paying attention to your health might not be at the top of your list of things to do during playoff season.
Experts at Baylor College of Medicine have put together a list of quick health tips to help get you through nail-biting playoff games.
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Beginning this fall, it’s important to get vaccinated soon against influenza, according to Dr. Robert Atmar.
If there is anything we have learned from previous years, it’s that flu season is unpredictable. However, getting your flu shot now offers the best…
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Analytical tool predicts genes that can cause disease by producing altered proteins
An international group reports a new neurological syndrome that appears to be especially common in countries where marriages between genetically…
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Baylor College of Medicine is hosting its 4th Annual Cochlear Implant Candidate and Recipient Symposium to educate people about technology that…
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Researchers find regulator for brain injury's first responders
A collaborative study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine provides evidence for a new molecular cause for neurodegeneration in Alzheimer…
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Researchers report that using molecular profiles might better predict meningioma recurrence.
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We provide personalized healthcare plans for seniors that address current as well as long-term needs.
Patient Priorities Care is a demonstration program that provides a new approach to care for older adults with multiple chronic conditions by focusing…
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Knees and hips
The NIH has awarded a $7 million grant to fund the Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium for five more years.
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Dr. Matthew Ellis
Dr. Matthew Ellis has been awarded the Susan G. Komen® Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Clinical Research.
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