The millennial caregiver: An oxymoron?
Millennials, like me, are set to become the largest generational group in the United States. Much has been said and written about this ‘selfish,’ multi-tasking,
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Genome sequencing reveals baboon evolution, and more
Can baboon genome sequencing give a hint at human evolution? “Baboons have long attracted scientific attention because they evolved within the same sub-Saharan African habitat
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Women in medicine: Overcoming challenges and celebrating achievements
There are now more women than ever enrolled in U.S. medical schools. However, like other STEM-related fields, research shows that women still face inherent gender
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The cost to reproduce: When finances affect medical and ethical choices
In the early days of assisted reproductive technology (ART), treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) were considered experimental and elective – those who could
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Image of the Month: Neurogenesis in the adult mouse brain
In most adult mammals, only two regions of the brain, the hippocampus and the olfactory bulb, have been shown to integrate new neurons into
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How will you protect yourself on National Data Privacy Day?
Did you know that National Data Privacy Day is Jan. 28? Congress first recognized this day in 2009 to raise awareness about the importance of
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Connecting Zika virus and hereditary microcephaly
Understanding how Zika virus causes microcephaly would hint at possibilities for preventing this irreparable condition in newborns. Heading in that direction, a collaboration between Baylor
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Putting mind and heart together opens a window into the adult brain
The mammalian brain is a complex tissue composed of diverse cell types. However, despite rapid advances in the field of neuroscience, only a limited number
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Technique paving way for new cervical cancer treatment
Every year, 11,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Treatment – which often includes surgery, chemotherapy or radiation – can be
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Image of the Month: Assembling a rotavirus factory
Making new viruses requires assembling intracellular replication factories via a complex, little known process that involves both viral and cellular components. New insights into this
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