Unprecedented initiative will sequence genomes of all known species
In what is perhaps the most ambitious biological proposal since the initial Human Genome Project, an international group of researchers, including a team from Baylor
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Searching for supplements that prevent folic acid-resistant neural tube defects
Folic acid supplementation is considered one of the most significant public health breakthroughs in recent years. By providing mandatory folic acid fortification, as 87 countries,
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The McNair Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Xaq Pitkow
From the Labs sat down with McNair Scholar Dr. Xaq Pitkow to learn more not only about his research but also about him, what motivated
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New therapy for pediatric brain tumors could reduce long-term cognitive issues
When a child is diagnosed with a brain tumor, the first actions usually revolve around ensuring his or her survival. However, brain tumor treatment can
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Social media: A new tool in the doctor’s bag?
When you Google your doctor’s name, have you ever considered that your doctor could be Googling yours too? A survey at a major urban medical
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The 2018 Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Awards for Excellence in Research
Once again, the 2018 DeBakey Research Awards ceremony fulfilled expectations in all attendees. Not only was the event an opportunity to honor the awardees for
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Recognizing signs of child abuse, maltreatment
Whether you are a teacher or caregiver, working with children can be a rewarding experience. This daily interaction also puts you in a position to
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From the labs to commercialization: Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients
Dr. Christian Marín-Muller’s grandmother died of cancer before he was born. It saddens him that he never had the chance to meet her, but thanks
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A ‘right to try,’ but at what cost?
A few weeks ago, my colleague Stephanie Morain wrote a PolicyWise post on attempts to pass so-called “right-to-try” legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The humble fruit fly continues to boost biomedical discovery
For more than 100 years, the humble fruit fly has been used to understand fundamental biological processes and has been a crucial tool for rapid
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