Ana Rodríguez, Author at Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Method reveals 3D structures of RNA-protein complexes in living cells

April 30, 2026 3D structures, lab methods, msDMS-MaP, Research, RNA, RNA folding

This method helps researchers better understand how RNAs work in normal cellular processes and how things go wrong in disease.

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Multipronged approach distinguishes gene function changes that promote Parkinson’s disease from those that confer protection

April 23, 2026 alpha-synuclein, dopamine neurons, ESCRT, fruit fly model, large-scale data, Parkinson's Disease, phosphatidylinositol cycle, Research

The researchers show in an animal model that it is possible to change the course of the disease by reprogramming the recycling and waste-disposal system of neurons.

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How does ZR make cancer happen? Locking brain development in immature state can drive tumor growth

April 9, 2026 brain development, ependymoma, founder clone, pediatric brain cancer, Research, ZFTA-RELA (ZR) fusion-positive ependymoma, ZR tumor

The findings suggest potential new approaches to treat these aggressive and chemo-resistant tumors.

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Uncovering the driving force behind lethal infant brain tumor

April 7, 2026 androgens, ependymoma, infant brain tumor, male hormones, PFA ependymoma, Research, tumor growth

The findings have potential clinical implications as they suggest future targeted treatment strategies.

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Researchers provide answers to progressive heart problems in muscular dystrophy and potential reversibility

April 3, 2026 CTG repeats, DM1, heart problems, MBNL proteins, muscular dystrophy type 1, Research, RNA, RNA splicing

This better understanding of heart problems in muscular dystrophy underscores the importance of early monitoring, early treatment and sex differences of cardiac symptoms.

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Study reveals how calcium channel mutations disrupt early brain development in childhood epilepsy

April 3, 2026 calcium channel, early development, epilepsy, gene regulation, prenatal development, Research, seizures

This discovery opens new possibilities that could one day improve outcomes in children with epilepsy and related neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Researchers uncover key players in tissue regeneration

April 2, 2026 chief cells, paligenosis, Research, stem cells, STK38, tissue regeneration, YAP1

The STK38–YAP1 switch may be a general mechanism for mature cells to regain regenerative properties across many organs.

A pair of hands working with research samples.

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Unexpected cancer vulnerability points at potential novel treatments

March 31, 2026 cancer treatment, CD4+Tcells, CD8+Tcells, Ferroptosis, immune regulation, MHC I, MHC II, Research

A novel way the immune system attacks target cells reshapes long-held assumptions in immunology and shows direct implications for the field of cancer immunology and bone marrow transplantation.