Ana Rodríguez, Author at Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Dr. Debosmita Sardar smiling at the camera while using research test supplies.

Dr. Sardar is heading into her journey toward one day having her own lab investigating mechanisms that mediate astrocyte-neuron communication.

From The Labs

Comprehensive clinical study confirms the molecular link between microcephaly caused by Zika and ANKLE2 variants

September 15, 2022 ANKLE2, fruit fly, microcephaly, Research, undiagnosed diseases, zika

This study shows that ANKLE2 mutations can cause a wide range of severity in microcephaly among patients.

From The Labs

Undiagnosed Diseases Center to address rare genetic cases

September 13, 2022 genetic diseases, Rare Diseases, Research, UDN, Undiagnosed disease center

Baylor College of Medicine has formed a new center to evaluate patients with rare genetic conditions.

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From The Labs

TAILOR achieves clinical success combating antibiotic-resistant microbes with phage therapy

September 8, 2022 antibacterials, antibiotic-resistant infection, Bacteriophages, Research, TAILOR

Dr. Anthony Maresso tells us about the achievements of TAILOR, the BCM initiative pioneering the development and delivery of personalized phage therapies for patients with untreatable bacterial infections.

Two slides showing breast cancer cells as blue or green dots on a blue background.

From The Labs

Research reveals markers of chemotherapy resistance and outcome in triple negative breast cancer

September 6, 2022 chemotherapy resistance, microscaled proteogenomics, Research, triple-negative breast cancer

The findings help predict tumor response so that only effective treatments are given.

From The Labs

Video of the Month: RAIN-STORM 3D neuronal nanoscopic imaging

September 1, 2022 nanoscopic 3D-imaging, RAIN-STORM 3D, Research, single-molecule localization microscopy, video of the month

RAIN-STORM is an imaging optimization approach that improves 3D nanoscale visualization for multiple subcellular and intracellular targets.

From The Labs

Meet JEDI-2P, a faster, brighter and more sensitive sensor for brain electrical activity

August 30, 2022 brain activity sensor, GEVI, JEDI-2P, neuroimaging, Research

This work is paving the way to new discoveries on how the brain functions in awake, active animals both healthy and with neurological conditions.

From The Labs

‘Drug factory’ implants eliminate mesothelioma tumors in mice

August 25, 2022 cancer treatment, checkpoint inhibitors, IL-2-producing beads, Mesothelioma, Research

A Baylor College of Medicine-Rice University collaboration is making strides in the treatment of mesothelioma and other cancers.

From The Labs

GlyNAC reverses aging hallmarks in older adults

August 23, 2022 glutathione, GlyNAC, healthy aging, mitochondria, Research, supplement

The first randomized clinical trial of GlyNAC supplementation showed that it improved a wide variety of age-associated deficiencies in older adults.

From The Labs

Baylor College of Medicine recognizes research excellence with DeBakey Awards

August 18, 2022 biophotonic technology, COVID-19, DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research., hematopoiesis, Research, rotavirus, thoracic aortic disease, tissue regeneration

Baylor College of Medicine honors faculty for their outstanding published scientific contributions to clinical and basic science research.