The brain has billions of cells of which only 30 percent are neurons. Astrocytes are the predominant cell type of the remaining 70 percent. Surprisingly,
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March is National Nutrition Month, and while delicious pastries may not come to mind, these fudgy brownies are guilt-free. At 100 calories per serving (recipe
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Today, in honor of Women’s History Month, we have a few images from the career of Dr. Janet Butel, Distinguished Service Professor of molecular virology
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the contributions of women in American history, including science and medicine. At Baylor College of
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Imagine being stuck outside on a blistering summer day with little to no refuge. Now couple this experience with a life-threatening ailment, such as lung
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An estimated five million Americans are diagnosed with heart valve disease each year, according to the American Heart Association. Issues with the heart valve often
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Educating ourselves on chronic diseases that are significant risks to our health can significantly improve and even save our lives. Although we may worry about
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New information gained from major scientific papers over the last two years has shed light on the causes and progression of autism spectrum disorder. Estimates
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“Most children have two whole legs and two whole arms but this little six-year-old that Dinesh was carrying had already lost one leg, the right
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It used to be that identifying genes involved in a particular disease was like finding a needle in a haystack. Nowadays, scientists still have to
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