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Nuclear, not cytoplasmic CELF1, has a stronger role in muscle wasting

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments alternative splicing, CELF1 and MBNL proteins, DM1, DMPK gene, muscle wasting, myotonic dystrophy, Research

This work is the first to show that the response of muscle to CELF1 overexpression depends on the cellular localization of the protein.

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Changing the perspective on the ‘Cinderella of the cytoskeleton’

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments actin, Cancer, cytoskeleton, filaments, HTT, methylation, microtubules, Research, SETD2, WHAMM

Actin modifications, such as those described here, are increasingly being recognized as key regulators of cytoskeleton dynamics.

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AI provides clues to understand how we think

December 21, 2020December 23, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments artificial intelligence, behavior, Inverse Rational Control, Research, thoughts

Researchers developed new models of artificial intelligence that can estimate thoughts by evaluating behavior.

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MCB-613 helps the heart heal itself after a heart attack

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments heart attack, heart failure, heart repair and regeneration, MCB-613, Research, SRC-3

MCB-613 after a heart attack prevented the scar and maladaptive repair of heart tissue that can lead to heart failure.

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Exceptional responders reveal cancer’s Achilles heel

December 15, 2020December 17, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments Cancer, cancer microenvironment, DNA repair, exceptional responders, Research

Genome sequencing analysis of biopsied tumors points at genetic explanations for exceptional responses to therapeutics.

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Research focuses on improving paradigm of cancer caregiving

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Momentum 0 Comments Cancer, Caregivers, Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Nicole Blanton, Research

What is the role of the caregiver? Dr. Hoda Badr discusses her research and shares advice for families.

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From my Perspective: Dr. Belkys Sánchez shares her experiences during postdoctoral training

December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, bacterial biofilms, phages, postdoctoral training, Research

Dr. Belkys Sánchez is dedicated to fighting back antibiotic-resistant infections by bringing her laboratory findings to the clinic.

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CSI-style scientific investigation finds answers for Mesoamerican Nephropathy

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments kidney disease, Mesoamerican Nephropathy, nickel toxicity, Research

Baylor-led study leads to public health strategies resulting in the first-ever downward trend in Mesoamerican Nephropathy in two decades.

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How a few rotavirus can cause severe gastrointestinal disease

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments ADP, calcium waves, diarrhea, Research, rotavirus, serotoning, vomiting

Using intercellular calcium waves, rotavirus amplifies its ability to cause disease beyond the cells it directly infects.

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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Pedro A. Piedra

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments COVID19 antibodies, COVID19 test, COVID19 vaccine, Hispanic Heritage, Research, Respiratory syncytial virus

Dr. Pedro A. Piedra shared his passion for research, his leading role fighting back the COVID-19 pandemic and what he has learned from it.

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