Unraveling the complexity of vitamin B12 diseases
Vitamin B12 diseases involving RONIN (THAP11) and HCFC1 proteins are hybrid syndromes that affect both vitamin B12 and ribosome functions.
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Research
From the Labs is calling for image and video submissions!
From the Labs invites the research community at Baylor College of Medicine to submit their research images and videos.
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In memoriam of genetics pioneer Dr. C. Thomas Caskey
Dr. C. Thomas Caskey built the genetics program at Baylor from the ground up, founding and growing the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics into a national leader in the field.
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Alzheimer’s disease risk genes alter neuroprotective mechanism
New insights into factors involved in Alzheimer’s disease support that multiple alterations at the genetic and other cellular levels combine to induce the disease.
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Infection with COVID-19 increases the levels of oxidative stress and oxidant damage
The researchers suggest that the changes in oxidative stress might contribute to COVID-19 development and propose a potential way to restore them.
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Innovative approach brings cell-reprogramming therapy for heart failure closer to reality
A new cell reprogramming strategy can change large scar tissue in rat hearts into working muscle.
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Image of the month: This brain region coordinates survival adaptations to food shortages
SRC-2 (green) in POMC neurons in the hypothalamus helps animals survive when food is hard to find.
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STANN reveals new insights into how the brain functions
Newly developed computational tools help unravel the brain’s complexity.
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Brain stimulation device enables new understanding of OCD
Deep brain stimulation resulted in significant improvement of severe OCD symptoms resistant to conventional therapy.
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Genomic alterations in advanced cancers reveal interactions with therapy
Scientists evaluate therapy-dependent genomic changes in advanced cancer and the implications for cancer progression.
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