Study found genes linked to happiness, depression and neuroticism
Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. In one of the largest studies on the genes involved in human behavior, a group of more than 190 researchers has
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Mutations in RERE gene result in features that coincide with those associated with 1p36 deletion syndrome
By Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. Missing the tip of chromosome 1, a region called 1p36, is a relatively common cause of intellectual disability affecting one in
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Evolution meets biochemistry to better understand how dopamine receptors work
When proteins fail at doing their job, disease usually follows. To perform their job, proteins need to maintain a particular structure and specific motions,
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Understanding obesity from the inside out: new lab method reveals roles of GABA in the control of appetite and metabolism
By Ana María Rodríguez, Ph.D. The average American is more than 24 pounds heavier today than in 1960. Around the world, obesity has more than
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Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and we want to recognize and acknowledge those who are on the front lines battling and treating autism
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Supporting those with rare diseases
In the United States, a disease is considered rare if it affects less than 200,000 Americans. With almost 7,000 diseases classified as rare, the National Institutes
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Pegylated enzyme helps in mice with urea cycle disorder
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. A form of the enzyme arginase, which converts arginine to ornithine, reduces levels of arginine in the blood after both single
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City of Houston recognizes Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
The City of Houston has recognized today, Oct. 13, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a day to honor those dedicated to helping individuals impacted
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Too much N-Ras promotes aggressive breast cancer
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. Usually, scientists consider the gene N-Ras a cancer causer only when it is mutated, but researchers led by those at Baylor
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A miracle in a medical odyssey
Miracles. From the day they were born, with all of their medical challenges, delays, life threatening and mysterious ailments, we knew they were absolute miracles.
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