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A new study published in the journal Immunity reveals a mechanism that allows triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) to develop resistance to therapy.…
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Triglycerides are a vital source of energy, but when levels become dangerously high, they can lead to serious health complications, including…
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A new framework for the categorization and management of chylomicronemia - an extreme form of hypertriglyceridemia defined as triglyceride (TG)…
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Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Educational Outreach has entered into an agreement with the Midland Independent School District (MISD)…
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While spring is a beautiful time of year, rampant pollen exacerbates allergy symptoms in many people and makes it difficult to enjoy the outdoors.…
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Dr. Pavan Reddy, director of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine, has been elected to the newest class of…
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Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. In the current…
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From left to right: Eric Philips, Chun Wang, Jannicke Mikkelsen, and Rabea Rogge will travel over Earth's poles aboard SpaceX's Fram2 mission.
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), a consortium led by Baylor College of Medicine’s Center for Space Medicine with…
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Fourth-year medical students at Baylor College of Medicine gathered on the school’s lawn with family, friends and educational leaders on a beautiful…
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CDKL5, one of the five members of the CDKL family of genes, is important for proper neurodevelopment and associated with seizures. However, the role…
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Preventative care is crucial to prevent and reduce the risk of health issues, but many avoid their recommended screenings. Some women neglect their…
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COVID-19 virus
Years after exposure to the COVID-19 virus, many still are experiencing long-term effects known as long COVID. Dr. Fidaa Shaib, pulmonologist and…
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A new study published in Cell Reports reveals a breakthrough discovery linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of…
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Large crowds can exacerbate feelings of anxiety, especially at major events like festivals, concerts or the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. A…
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Before doing the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” at this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, remember that breaking in a pair of new boots takes time and…
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Blood plasma
The way in which blood stem cells evolve over a lifespan differs greatly between humans and mice, new research reveals. The findings provide a new…
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