Top 5 most viewed posts of 2019
In 2019, From the Labs covered a large variety of topics currently being investigated at the College, including hot areas of research and of high
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pancreatic cancer
Immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer shows promise
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging types of cancer to treat, but new therapy using the body’s own immune system is providing new
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From the labs to commercialization: Baylor College of Medicine graduate starts Speratum CR to bring his own discovery to cancer patients
Dr. Christian Marín-Muller’s grandmother died of cancer before he was born. It saddens him that he never had the chance to meet her, but thanks
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A Matter of Health: Low-fat diet may lower postmenopausal pancreatic cancer risk
Observational studies suggest that diet may influence pancreatic cancer risk in both men and women. However, there has been no clinical trial designed to answer
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Living with pancreatic cancer: Four years and counting with personalized care
“My friend told me my skin was looking a little orange,” said Catherine Jennings, describing the first sign that something wasn’t quite right with her
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Device that induces a mild localized ‘fever’ could treat vascular involvement in cancer
The prognosis of a cancer patient relies significantly on the ability of the surgeon to remove all the tumor, including a cancer-free boundary, leaving what
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Pancreatic cancer: What you need to know
The American Cancer Society estimates that over 53,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017. Dr. George Van Buren,
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'Listening' to single cells may uncover cancer origins
Listening to a single voice in a crowd can be difficult. In a similar way, determining gene expression in single cells has posed quite a challenge.
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In Case You Missed It: Vaccine confusion, pancreatic cancer risks, ‘super agers,’ and sunburn remedies
We hope you’ve had a wonderful week and looking forward to your weekend ahead, as well as to the long holiday weekend coming up! Before
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