Ana Rodríguez, Author at Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Researchers discussed the latest cutting-edge, translational and clinical research focusing on pediatric hematology and oncology.

From The Labs

Discovering targetable vulnerabilities in endocrine therapy-resistant breast cancer

May 16, 2023 endocrine therapy-resistant breast cancer, ER+ breast cancer, estrogen receptor 1, fusion genes, pralsetinib, Research, RET kinase

The findings support evaluating targeting kinase enzymes in a clinical trial to treat this type of breast cancer.

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GlyNAC supplementation improves cognitive decline and brain health in aging

May 11, 2023 Aging, brain health, cognitive decline, glutathione deficiency, GlyNAC, Research

GlyNAC – a combination of precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione – improved or reversed age-associated cognitive decline in old mice and improved multiple associated defects in the aging brain.

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Variants of MRTFB gene linked to novel neurodevelopmental disorder

May 9, 2023 actin-binding protein, fruit fly, MRTFB gene, neurodevelopmental disorder, Research, undiagnosed disease

The findings open new avenues to investigate mechanisms that lead to this disorder, offering ideas toward a future treatment for the disease.

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Neurons lead the way in the development of astrocytes

May 4, 2023 astrocyte development, GABA B receptor, neurons, Research

Neurons trigger a complex pattern of events, some of them unexpected, that direct astrocyte development in a region-specific manner.

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Image of the Month: The Liver’s biliary tree

May 2, 2023 Alagille syndrome, bile, biliary tree, Image of the month, Research

A healthy mouse liver typically shows a well-developed biliary tree through which bile flows into the intestine to help absorb fats and eliminate toxins.