Intelligence and genetic essentialism
In 1869, Francis Galton reasoned that if human intellect was determined to be hereditary, then it “would be quite practicable
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Research
A look back at 2016 at Baylor
Believe it or not, 2017 is upon us – but we still have time to reflect on a year filled
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Thankful for a year of advancements in cancer research
The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. We have a
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Reexamining maternal mortality in Texas
MS4 and MPH student Jaden Schupp Kohn discusses the controversy surrounding a new report of rising maternal mortality rates in
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Understanding the biology of tumors
When people hear “tumor” they typically, and immediately, associate the word with cancer. However, one of the most important points
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Celebrating Momentum’s 1,000th post!
Since 2013, the team here at Momentum has strived to bring you the latest in health care, research, education and
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Throwback Thursday: Breaking ground
Did you know that the nation’s first nuclear protein laboratory was organized at Baylor College of Medicine? In this 1972
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A commitment to honor and medicine
From our first affiliated hospital, to an accelerated wartime medical program, Baylor College of Medicine has supported the military for
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Gene therapy: An out-of-body experience
On April 1, 2016, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved the first ex-vivo (outside the body) gene therapy in the
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Immersive summer program shares world of science, medicine with undergrads
For nine weeks, undergraduate students from across the country join our doctors and researchers to get hands-on experience in science,
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