A promising approach to develop a birth control pill for men
The novel strategy is sperm-specific, has minimal safety concerns and the effects are reversible in animal models.
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Meet one of Baylor’s space medicine pioneers and rising stars
Dr. Mohammad Hirzallah toggles between being an investigator in the Center for Space Medicine and providing neurocritical care for patients.
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Using AI to improve diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
AIM narrows the differential genetic diagnoses down to a few genes and can potentially guide the discovery of previously unknown disorders.
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A mechanism influencing the generation of new COVID variants
SARS-CoV-2 takes advantage of powerful biological mechanisms that allow it to evolve quickly, generating variants to adapt to and persevere in human populations.
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First step to untangle DNA: capture gyrase like a lasso ropes cattle
Researchers visualize in atomic detail the first step of the mechanism that prompts DNA gyrase for resolving DNA entanglements.
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The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants
This study opens new avenues of research in human and genome biology and eventually will help to bring potential new treatments to patients and their families.
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Heart surgeon surpasses 600 robotic heart surgeries
In March, Dr. Kenneth K. Liao achieved a significant milestone by completing his 600th robotic heart surgery.
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Driving safety for older adults
Dr. Angela Catic provides safe driving tips for older adults and details how to know when to stop.
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Next-gen prosthetics: Ethically pioneering ideas and futuristic opportunities
We can all name a TV show or movie character who has a prosthetic limb: Imperator Furiosa’s arm from “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Bucky Barnes’
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And the awards go to…
The new year started with a bang! at Baylor College of Medicine. Three faculty members have received major recognitions for their achievements in basic science research and technology development.
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