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An illustration of the human brain.
Researchers have identified a bioelectric phenomenon that contributes to sudden episodes of confusion and seizures, often the first signs of a…
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An electron micrograph of a human T cell.
Researchers were able to engineer a new fighter T cell that more effectively targeted leukemia cells in preclinical studies.
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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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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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BRAIN Initiative to support Baylor doctors studying the neurocircuitry of depression
Researchers have improved our understanding of how tremor — the most common movement disorder — happens, opening the possibility of novel therapies…
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Doctor screening pregnant woman
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a genetic signature combining certain maternal and fetal gene variants that are associated…
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A 3D print of a SARS-CoV-2 - also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19-virus particle.
Experts at Baylor College of Medicine say one should practice social distancing or, if needed, isolation or taking part in a self-quarantine to slow…
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NASA astronaut Nicole Mann gives a thumbs up from inside the Orion spacecraft mockup.
The Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking companies with fresh ideas to help guard the…
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Dr. Hugo J. Bellen (right) talks with a colleague in a lab.
A recent study reports that a hyperactive variant of enzyme ACOX1 produces elevated levels of toxic reactive oxygen species (ROS) and causes a…
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This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-, also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19
Infectious disease expert Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn said hand washing is the first line of defense against COVID-19 that we can all do right now.
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Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston are teaming up for new research collaborations.
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Human breast cancer cells with two different tracers (red and blue) to investigate the interaction of tumor cells.
New findings suggest that a therapeutic approach must combine two different drugs, a SERD to degrade ER and a MEK inhibitor to inhibit Ras downstream…
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Dr. Peter Hotez
Sen. Cory Booker and Dr. Peter Hotez call for legislative action in combating poverty-related diseases in the United States.
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A colored liquid being placed in modules on a tray for research purposes.
Baylor College of Medicine has been awarded nearly $2.7 million by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support new…
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HeartCare study tests genetic risk of cardiovascular disease
Researchers are working with Baylor cardiologists to determine patients’ genetic risk factors for cardiovascular disease
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A group of children making and eating hard-shell tacos.
Whether a parent or child has an eating disorder or a complicated relationship with food, it is important to understand the psychological influence…
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