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Dr. Mary Estes named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

May 14, 2026 American Academy for Arts & Sciences, gastrointestinal viruses, Norovirus, organoids, Research, rotavirus

Estes is a leader in virology whose work has shaped the understanding of viruses that cause gastrointestinal disease.

From the Labs to Commercialization: the Estes lab and ImmuCell Success Story

February 6, 2018 Baylor Licensing Group, calf gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis, ImmuCell, Mary Estes lab, rotavirus, rotavirus vaccine, scours, virus-like particles

Research discoveries at Baylor College of Medicine can potentially reach the point where they evolve into practical applications that improve the quality of life. After

From The Labs

Breakthrough in human norovirus research: scientists overcome major obstacle to grow and study the virus

February 5, 2026 chemokines, human intestinal enteroids, human norovirus, mini guts, organoids, Research, TAK 779, viral growth

Growing and maintaining norovirus strains in the lab allows researchers to advance studies of viral structure, antiviral drug screening and vaccine development.

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Human ‘mini-noses’ help understand why RSV infections are more severe in children than in adults

December 2, 2025 human nose organoid, mini-nose, Research, RSV, RSV disease severity, RSV immune response, RSV in adults, RSV in children

The findings represent a step toward a more effective personalized RSV care by providing the first detailed cell atlas of RSV infection of the human nose and revealing age-related differences that influence which cells RSV infects and how the body responds.

A pair of hands working with research samples.

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Novel approach restores sperm production in mouse model of infertility

October 28, 2025 azoospermia, male infertility, mRNA supplementation, Research, spermatogenesis.

The findings could point to a new way to therapeutically treat men and reverse their genetic infertility due to similar conditions.

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Some human GII.4 norovirus infect cells better than others; researchers have found an explanation

October 21, 2025 gastroenteritis, GII.4, human intestinal enteroids, human norovirus, norovirus infection, Research

The findings open new possibilities for identifying the elusive human norovirus receptor as well as developing vaccines and treatments.

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Dr. Margaret Goodell elected to the National Academy of Sciences

May 13, 2025 Honors, National Academy of Sciences, Research, stem cell research

Dr. Margaret (“Peggy”) Goodell, an expert in the field of stem cell research, is recognized for her distinguished career and continuing achievements in original scientific work.

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