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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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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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Dr. Angela Catic provides insight on how to help older adults in the community during the global coronavirus pandemic.
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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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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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Shelves full of perishable products in a grocery store.
While takeout and food delivery is still an option, more people are cooking and eating at home these days as they follow “Stay Home, Stay Safe”…
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A transmission electron microscope image of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Baylor College of Medicine is enrolling participants in a treatment trial for adult patients with a COVID-19 diagnosis who are hospitalized at either…
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People practicing social distancing at a park.
Staying home is essential for slowing down the transmission of COVID-19, but mental and physical health still need to be maintained. One way to do…
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A reusable respirator.
A team of researchers have found that reusable respirators may be a suitable alternative to disposable N95 respirators currently in high demand.
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A field of bluebonnets juxtaposed with a transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles.
Because the COVID-19 outbreak overlaps with allergy season, it can be difficult to determine if you are getting sick or just experiencing seasonal…
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