Astrocytes come in specialized types that do different jobs in the brain
This study answers a long-standing question about astrocytes, star-shaped cells that are the most abundant support cells in the brain and spinal cord.
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Read about health news, medical education, community updates, and events around the College.
Can scented candles make your allergies worse?
Dr. Evan Li explains what to know before lighting scented candles in the home for those with fragrance allergies.
PolicyWise
Stories from the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy.
The transplant ecosystem: Investing in comprehensive care for pediatric liver failure
Liver failure is a life-threatening condition that can lead to multi-organ dysfunction, substantial morbidity and death. In the absence of therapies that reverse severe liver injury,
From The Labs
Read more about research at Baylor College of Medicine.
Boosting the cell’s natural recycling center improves Alzheimer’s features in animal models
The findings suggest there is a possibility of translating these findings into therapy.
The Stitch
Read The Stitch, the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery.
Aortic Disease Awareness Month: Why knowing the signs could save a life
Learn more about Aortic Disease Awareness Month, like aortic dissection, and how awareness can make the difference between life and death.
