E. coli shows the way to discover cell-made protein carcinogens
When searching for carcinogens, people look at the environment. External factors such as tobacco smoke and sunlight can damage DNA,
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Cancer
Making ‘sense’ of the ‘cart before the horse’ in mammalian cells
A fusion gene is a new gene made by joining parts of two different genes. The current thought is that
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When DNA is caught at the break
Cells have in place a number of mechanisms to protect the integrity of the genome, including processes that repair mistakes
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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
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Mutant PPM1D gives stem cells a survival advantage
Scroll down to watch the video summary of this work. Although chemotherapy can fight back cancer, it also has been
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Baylor College of Medicine faculty members elected fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Drs. Mary K. Estes, Bert O’Malley and Huda Zoghbi of Baylor College of Medicine were three of the 148 renowned
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Removing the stigma of ‘Cancer Below the Belt’ through art
Cancer is often an uncomfortable disease to discuss. However, there is an added stigma when it comes to major cancers
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Baylor residents shine bright at radiation oncology conference
Dr. Shraddha Dalwadi has a strong personal connection to her research in health disparities and access to cancer care. “I
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Tracking down microRNA candidates that can contribute to disease
What started as Ninad Oak’s side project turned out into something much larger, his doctorate thesis. “The project started as
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Above and beyond: Breast cancer treatment for the whole person
Stephanie D. Miller knew breast cancer ran in her family, and with her dense breast tissue, she was religious about
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