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Two independent mechanisms are involved in tuberous sclerosis
A study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals a novel role of the steroid receptor coactivator 3 (SRC-3/NCOA3), a protein crucial…
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Handmade Face Masks
As the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine rollout begins across the country and everyone is eager to get back to normal life, it can be confusing to…
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Bacteria
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and other institutions have identified a novel strategy that can eliminate bacteria in a specific location…
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Illustration of NASA astronauts on Mars.
NASA has renewed the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) until 2028. TRISH works closely with NASA’s Human Research Program in…
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Rainy heart
Valentine’s Day is a special day meant to show those you love most that you care about them, but for some this day could trigger feelings of grief…
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The Cullen Building
Baylor College of Medicine has teamed with Leica Biosystems, a cancer diagnostics company and global leader in workflow solutions, to launch Baylor…
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Our experts say the easiest way to avoid the flu this season is to get vaccinated. See Flu Central for more information.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that while most individuals responded to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) natural reinfection with a…
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Diversity
Do racial categories obscure our genetic similarities and differences? How do we quantify ancestry and is it important in precision medicine? This…
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Heart with EKG
Most people can name a few, if not all, of the traditional risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol, obesity, family history or…
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Breast Cancer Cells
The combination of CDK4/6 inhibitors with endocrine therapy is the standard of care for patients with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) and HER2-…
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Dr. Daniel Hamstra is joining Baylor College of Medicine as professor and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology. He will serve as the…
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Dr. Ihab Hamzeh has answers to some common questions to get you started on the right foot when it comes to improving heart health.
Dr. Ihab Hamzeh has answers to some common questions to get you started on the right foot when it comes to improving heart health.
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Chest pain
A big meal may cause heartburn or aggravate chronic acid reflux but sometimes the symptoms aren’t what you’d expect. How do you tell the difference…
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Dr. Juan Carlos Plana says cardiologists should be part of the care team for at-risk cancer patients.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the 2021 Statistical Update from the American Heart Association, written by…
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Masks
The headlines are focused on the numbers surrounding COVID-19 cases, but there are some troubling indirect effects of the pandemic that Baylor…
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3D printed Biomesh demonstrating its mechanical strength and flexibility
Although hernia mesh implants are mechanically strong and support abdominal tissue it is a common problem that the implant can drive inflammation…
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