Image of the Month: Mouse brain with Batten disease
Juvenile Batten disease is one of nearly 50 human cellular waste storage disorders. In the Sardiello lab, researchers use genetics, cell biology and systems biology approaches
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The importance of medical missions: My time with Syrian refugees
The wrinkles, chiseled into his darkened face, danced like symbols carved into ancient limestone as he recounted his journey across the border into Jordan. Through
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Juvenile Batten disease, a problem with cellular waste management
Like a large dynamic city, a cell carries out many activities that generate waste. Waste needs to be disposed of properly in order for the
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Thriving, not just surviving: Why defeating cancer inspired me to help others
On June 7, 2012, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Life as I knew it changed forever. The irony was that I had worked in
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Recipe: Low-calorie fudgy brownies sure to satisfy sweet tooth
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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Diabetes control: Warning signs and tips to reduce your risk
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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The hunger-satiety switch
When we are hungry, we eat; when we are full, we stop. Most of the time. Breaking this rule, however, can lead to overeating, obesity
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One more reason to focus on prenatal care – stronger muscles for newborn babies
Born too soon, she weighed just over 1 pound at birth and spent the first three months of her life in the neonatal intensive care
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Diet or exercise: Which matters more?
I’ve always wondered which matters most when trying to lose weight – diet or exercise. How much should we trust the messages we receive about
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Advancing HIV/AIDS treatment and research in Houston and beyond
While World AIDS Day is commemorated on December 1, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine are doing their part every day – both locally and
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