A mechanism influencing the generation of new COVID variants
SARS-CoV-2 takes advantage of powerful biological mechanisms that allow it to evolve quickly, generating variants to adapt to and persevere in human populations.
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Image of the Month: Faces of embryo development
Sometimes, research inspires scientists like Dr. Ankita Thawani to dig into their artistic side to create renditions of their findings.
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Uncovering the secret of long-lived stem cells
A protein produced in large amounts in HSCs is key for these cells to retain their regenerative potential and avert the effects of aging.
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Research method finds new use in diagnosis of genetic disorders
This new testing method represents a paradigm shift in laboratory genetics, moving from the traditional DNA-centric approach to one focusing on the patient’s cells.
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Understanding the neural dynamics of emotional processing in treatment-resistant depression
The researchers hope that in the future their findings could be used as a marker of effective therapeutic response.
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Cancer-predisposition variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma
The results support germline testing for cancer-predisposition variants among children with rhabdomyosarcoma, which could aid in early clinical surveillance strategies.
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Collaborating with the community for autism research
Read how patients and their families can learn more about how autism research happens and how they can engage in that research.
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First step to untangle DNA: capture gyrase like a lasso ropes cattle
Researchers visualize in atomic detail the first step of the mechanism that prompts DNA gyrase for resolving DNA entanglements.
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The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants
This study opens new avenues of research in human and genome biology and eventually will help to bring potential new treatments to patients and their families.
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Baylor College of Medicine wins the 2024 STAT Madness science competition
After 64 schools competed and about a quarter million votes were cast, Baylor College of Medicine took the win home!
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