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Dr. Richard Gibbs, director of the Human Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor, and colleague going over data in the Center.
The Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center (BCM-HGSC) recently was awarded a National Institutes of Health grant for acquisition…
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A Baylor College of Medicine orthopedic surgeon and bariatric surgeon offer some tips to maintain good health while you wait for your elective…
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Dr. Daniel DeSalvo explains why those with diabetes are at high-risk from the coronavirus.
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An image of an astrocyte of the adult mouse brain labeled with tdTomato red fluorescent protein.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveal that astrocytes, the most abundant cells in the brain, play a direct role in the regulation of…
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Population scientists at Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting people across the U.S. to share their experiences and how the COVID-19 pandemic is…
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In a recent stud, Dr. Ayse Leyla Mindikoglu found that dawn-to-sunset fasting was associated with proteins protective against cancer as well as…
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This 1981 digitally-colorized transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology of a number of intact rotavirus, double-shelled particles.
After eluding researchers for more than 30 years, the VP3 protein of rotavirus has finally revealed its unique structure and function to a team led…
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A person wearing a face mask reading information on a laptop.
If you test positive for COVID-19, it is essential to know the proper steps to take to monitor symptoms and keep from infecting others. “The Centers…
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A refrigerator filled with leftover meals, vegetables and dairy products
Trying to stay home to flatten the curve might mean more time in the kitchen. Roberta Anding answers some questions about food storage to help…
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Dr. Angela Catic provides insight on how to help older adults in the community during the global coronavirus pandemic.
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Researcher in a vaccine testing lab
The National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital are…
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A sign suggesting social distancing posted in front of a playground.
An infectious diseases expert at Baylor College of Medicine said that the same can be said for COVID-19, and we need to do everything that we can to…
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Coronavirus Preparedness
Baylor College of Medicine and the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center have teamed up to procure COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma from appropriate donors…
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Dr. Laurel Williams provides advice to parents trying to make holidays special for their children while staying home and practicing social distancing…
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A person washing their hands with soap.
Many who are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) live in fear of being contaminated by germs and for their overall health on a regular…
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Two people work in a lush backyard vegetable garden
While people are urged to stay home to help contain the spread of COVID-19, many are turning to a popular hobby – gardening. Working in a garden can…
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