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People hitting the gym during the pandemic are adjusting to a new normal of exercising while wearing a face covering. While some might feel…
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Wide field fluorescence microscopy of human triple-negative breast cancer
Scientific evidence supporting the involvement of the enzyme MAPK4 in cancer growth and resistance to certain therapies has been growing quickly. In…
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A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions has shed new light into the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases.…
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As others go through different experiences, we can sometimes learn from watching their example. Researchers have long explained that we experience…
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Although allergies are normally associated with the spring and fall, it may feel like allergy season never left this winter. From cold fronts to…
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Many different genetic variants are associated with autism, and understanding those underlying genetic causes can be beneficial to parents of…
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The new year encourages creative resolutions after indulging throughout the holidays. Nutritional goals, when set in moderation, can have a lasting…
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COVID-19 virus
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have investigated the effect of infection with COVID-19 on the levels of oxidative stress, oxidant damage…
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital and collaborating institutions have discovered that gene variants associated…
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The holidays can be a special time, but may present challenges for those with dementia and their loved ones. Travel is fatiguing, being in a new…
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One year later: the impact of Hurricane Harvey on mental health
New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that examining genetic mutations in individuals with severe…
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Crew members Jared Isaacman, Sian Proctor, Hayley Arceneaux and Chris Sembroski from Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian orbital mission,…
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A team of researchers surgically implanted brain stimulators in patients with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to not only treat their…
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Pulse
Can genetic testing shed light on your risk for cardiovascular disease? A Baylor College of Medicine cardiologist will address this question and more…
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When fasting or facing a food shortage, the body engages metabolic and behavioral adaptations to survive. How the brain coordinates and regulates…
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On the heels of World AIDS Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the Republic of Botswana as the first “high burden” country to be…
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