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Impact crater in the Sirenum Fossae region of Mars on March 30, 2015.
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health has partnered with Consortia for Improving Medicine with Innovation and Technology to grant $1.…
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Stabilizing chromosome ends may treat age-related disease
A study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered a new strategy that can potentially treat age-related disease and decline. 
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High-fructose corn syrup promotes intestinal tumors in mice
Researchers found consuming a daily modest amount of high-fructose corn syrup can accelerate the growth of intestinal tumors in mouse models of the…
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Study analyzes family leave policies at schools of public health
A new study examines the parental leave, childcare and breastfeeding policies for faculty and staff at the top 25 schools of public health across the…
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Researchers uncover aspirin’s effects on platelet rich plasma
A collaborative study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine explores the effects of aspirin on a new biologic therapy, platelet rich…
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A new grant to Baylor College of Medicine will build on the ongoing SPARK for Autism research study by focusing on fighting disparities and lack of…
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A study looking at safety of a new drug has found it does not increase overall adverse events or serious adverse events when compared to placebo.
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An expert at Baylor College of Medicine offers his advice on dealing with the grief that may come with Father’s Day for those who have lost a father or a child.
A Baylor College of Medicine expert discusses the potential impact of the new ketamine-based treatment recently approved by the FDA, which is being…
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Shortages of pediatric cancer medicines threaten outcomes
Shortages of essential chemotherapy drugs for children undergoing cancer treatment has been an increasingly frequent obstacle for patients and…
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DNA
A study has opened a window into the complexity of the genetic changes in a small region of chromosome 17 that lead to two rare conditions.
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Dr. Christie Ballantyne, chief of cardiology
Dr. Christie Ballantyne,  say even if you have lowered your cholesterol and have been prescribed statins, new data shows you may still be at risk.
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Hugo J. Bellen, D.V.M., Ph.D.
A collaborative study suggests potential new therapeutic strategies or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Researchers: tool can identify human trafficking victims
Researchers report a screening tool designed specifically to assess for human trafficking was more likely to identify sexual and labor exploitation…
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Findings may promote adult heart tissue regeneration
An international team reports they have been able to open the possibility for treating heart disease by reprograming adult cardiomyocytes to a more…
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Two independent mechanisms are involved in tuberous sclerosis
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital find the development of tuberous sclerosis involves mTORC1 as well as a…
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Benefits of heart health supplements come with cautions
We’ve all heard the advice to take a fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids to improve heart health, but are you actually getting the benefits they claim…
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