Genetics Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Why local ancestry matters

March 20, 2026 Ancestry, Genetics, genomic analyses, gnomAD

When we study human genetics, we rely heavily on reference databases to interpret DNA, guide diagnoses and inform medical research. But one of the first

An astronaut inside a spacecraft, standing upright in a green sleeping bag-like garment. The compact interior features equipment and controls on the walls and ceiling, with a small window in front letting in light. The image has a fisheye lens effect, creating a slightly distorted perspective.

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Genetics and circadian rhythms: Connecting your DNA to your body’s internal timekeeper

August 12, 2025 circadian rhythm, Genetics, Space Health, Translational Research Institute for Space Health

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine’s Translational Research Institute for Space Health explore the human genetic variations that determine 24-hour rhythmic gene expression and disease risk.

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Invisible to the naked eye: Space omics and the need for sample collection guidelines

June 10, 2025 Genetics, Genome Sequencing, GENSTAR, Research, space travel, TRISH

The GENESTAR manual establishes guidelines for collecting omics data in a spaceflight context, outlining TRISH’s Space Omics program.

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The journey of the texome project: Bridging the gap in genomic medicine

February 28, 2025 genetic testing, Genetics, genomic medicine, genomic technology, Rare Diseases, Texas Children's Hospital, the Texome Project

How Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor are using exome sequencing to level the playing field for patients with undiagnosed rare diseases.

Two doctors looking at research information on a specialized computer.

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How can we make genetic testing and the interpretation of genetic variations more fair and accurate

January 31, 2025 BCM Human Genome Sequencing Center, genetic testing, genetic variations, Genetics, Genomics, Human Genome Sequencing Center, inequities, precision medicine, underrepresented populations

When we think about genetic research and its role in precision medicine, one of its most compelling promises lies in its universality. The promise is

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Reframe what it means to achieve in life and promote your own health

April 8, 2022 Cheryl Lyn Walker, Environment, epigenome, Evolution, Genetics, Greg Brenneman, Gulf Coast Center for Precision Environmental Health, Life, Purpose, TEDx, TEDXBaylorCollegeofMedicine

Our world is changing at an alarmingly rapid pace and each of us are changing as well. Two recent talks as part of Baylor College

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Reboot your thinking about mental health, the future of our health and health security

April 1, 2022 Amy McGuire, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Genetics, Global Health, Human Geno Sequencing Center, Mental Health, public health, Richard Gibbs, Sharmila Anandasabapathy, TEDx

How willing are you to reboot the way you have always done things? Our society is currently experiencing a reboot – challenging basic assumptions about