Alterations in human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression
TRPC5 acts on a brain region that regulates multiple innate behaviors including feeding, anxiety, socialization and maternal care.
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Author: Ana Rodríguez
Gene splicing gone wrong leads to aggressive medulloblastoma
Disturbing OTX2’s gene-splicing ability reduced tumor growth, opening possibilities for improved treatments.
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Baylor College of Medicine receives more than $17 million from CPRIT
The CPRIT awards support developmental research focusing on promising new insights into cancer treatment and innovative core facilities.
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CoRSIVs have been found in cattle. They offer a new approach to improve the livestock industry
CoRSIVs provide information that may allow farmers to predict and select desirable cattle characteristics.
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TULIPs in brain tumors could be exploited therapeutically
TULIPs are 3D genome features in PFA ependymoma that are not present in other types of pediatric brain cancer.
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A neural biomarker to monitor OCD patient’s response to DBS
The findings could help demystify the process and make the therapy more accessible to a greater number of clinicians and patients.
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A potential new therapeutic target for Group 3 medulloblastoma
Researchers identified and located a population of stem-like cells that initiates and maintains Group 3 medulloblastoma in the developing brain.
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Student-mentor pair receives prestigious HHMI Gilliam Fellowship
The HHMI Gilliam fellows are recognized for their outstanding research and commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in science.
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Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting could alleviate the health risks of individuals with an increased body mass index
Dawn-to-dusk dry fasting helped reduce factors associated with risk for diabetes, heart disease and other complications.
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Congratulations, Dr. James R. Lupski, 2024 Mendel Lecturer and recipient of the Gilded Pea Award!
Dr. James R. Lupski has delivered more than 620 lectures in 37 countries, but none was received with nearly the same enthusiasm as his Mendel lecture this past June in Berlin.
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