Researchers discovered compound produced by the body that regulates appetite
BHB-Phe is found in the blood after fasting or exercise and can reduce food intake and obesity in mice.
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Research
How tau becomes a ‘bad guy’ that contributes to Alzheimer’s disease
The findings suggest a strategy to lower tau levels and explore the potential effects in Alzheimer’s disease and tau-induced dementias.
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Raising awareness about pancreatic cancer: A message from Dr. William E. Fisher
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to shedding light on a disease that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late.
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Brain stars hold our memories
In this study, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine changed the way we understand memory.
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Machine learning assists in predicting risk of stroke
Machine learning could give physicians a means to anticipate complications and implement interventions before assist device implantation.
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One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients whose condition was unexplained for years
“It was rewarding to be able to provide an explanation for their condition,” said Dr. Daniel Calame, first and corresponding author of the work.
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Recurrent meningiomas reveal insights into their aggressive behavior
The study opens new opportunities for future development of potential biomarkers and therapeutic agents for these challenging tumors.
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Unexpected findings provide a deeper understanding of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
While the Baylor team was testing a strategy to improve heart defects associated with DM1, they uncovered an unexpected new insight into the condition.
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ClinGen creates a robust, open-access platform to define the clinical relevance of genes and variants
ClinGen can be used to build evidence-based genetic testing panels, resolve discrepancies in variant classification and guide disclosure of genomic findings to patients.
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Congratulations, Dr. Maria E. Bottazzi and Dr. Teresa A. Davis, Baylor’s newly elected members to the National Academy of Medicine!
Election to the National Academy of Medicine is considered one of the highest honors that recognizes individuals for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service in health and medicine.
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