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From The Labs

Genetic and behavioral risks combine synergistically for liver disease

October 11, 2022 alcohol use,  liver cancer risk factors,  liver disease,  Obesity,  PNPLA3 gene,  Research

This work offers a unique opportunity to study the prognostic roles of gene PNPLA3, obesity and excessive alcohol use in the risk of liver disease.

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Baylor College of Medicine celebrates research excellence with DeBakey Awards

October 7, 2021 Allzhemier's,  Autism,  brain coding,  brain function,  COVID vaccine,  DeBakey Research Awards,  Diabetes,  glia,  liver disease,  Research

The 2021 DeBakey Research Awards go to: Dr. Benjamin Deneen, Dr. Hana El Sahly, Dr. Fasiha Kanwal, Dr. Nuo Li and Dr. Zheng Sun.

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From The Labs

Premature epigenomic aging acts like a ‘sleeper cell’ that is awaken by Western-style diet

June 16, 2020 early aging,  endocrine-disrupting chemicals,  environmental disruption,  epigenome,  liver disease,  metabolic disease,  Research

The epigenome is sometimes referred to as the “software” or “operating system” of the genome. It comprises small chemical modifications to DNA and the proteins

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From The Labs

New clues on how lipid emulsions prevent liver disease in preterm babies

June 4, 2020 liver disease,  oil infusions,  parenteral nutrition,  premature babies,  preterm piglets,  Research

Infants born prematurely may require parenteral or intravenous nutrition to provide the necessary nourishment, as their digestive system is immature and cannot digest nutrients. However,

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Understanding fatty liver disease key to liver cancer prevention

February 25, 2020 Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Gastroenterology,  Healthcare,  liver cancer,  liver disease,  Nicole Blanton

As the number of Americans who are living with chronic liver disease continues to rise, researchers and clinicians are not only studying more effective treatments,

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In Case You Missed It: Google Glass makes surgery history, citizens of science, men's health and more

June 29, 2013 BCM,  Dr. William Brinkley,  Education,  Hepatitis C,  Jordan Magaziner,  liver disease,  Men's Health,  Surgery

Hope you had a great week and that your weekend is starting off well! As always, BCM Momentum brings you news that you may have

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNiMWHUhbc

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