Image of the Month: Aging signs
Overexpression of lamin A (red) causes structural changes to the cell nucleus that are associated with aging.
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Research
Not just a ‘bad guy,’ Tau also plays a ‘good guy’ role protecting our brains
This study opens the door to potential new strategies to slow, reverse and treat neurodegenerative conditions.
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Alterations in human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression
TRPC5 acts on a brain region that regulates multiple innate behaviors including feeding, anxiety, socialization and maternal care.
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Gene splicing gone wrong leads to aggressive medulloblastoma
Disturbing OTX2’s gene-splicing ability reduced tumor growth, opening possibilities for improved treatments.
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Baylor College of Medicine receives more than $17 million from CPRIT
The CPRIT awards support developmental research focusing on promising new insights into cancer treatment and innovative core facilities.
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CoRSIVs have been found in cattle. They offer a new approach to improve the livestock industry
CoRSIVs provide information that may allow farmers to predict and select desirable cattle characteristics.
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TULIPs in brain tumors could be exploited therapeutically
TULIPs are 3D genome features in PFA ependymoma that are not present in other types of pediatric brain cancer.
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A neural biomarker to monitor OCD patient’s response to DBS
The findings could help demystify the process and make the therapy more accessible to a greater number of clinicians and patients.
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A potential new therapeutic target for Group 3 medulloblastoma
Researchers identified and located a population of stem-like cells that initiates and maintains Group 3 medulloblastoma in the developing brain.
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Student-mentor pair receives prestigious HHMI Gilliam Fellowship
The HHMI Gilliam fellows are recognized for their outstanding research and commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in science.
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