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Turning the molecular clock back on halts neuroblastoma tumor growth

July 27, 2021 BMAL1, brain cancer, molecular clock, MYCN, neuroblastoma, Research, RORa

Restoring function of the molecular clock blocks tumor growth in advanced neuroblastoma and can make tumors more sensitive to conventional chemotherapy.

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Naturally occurring antibodies recognize many different noroviruses

July 22, 2021 monoclonal antibodies, neutralizing antibodies, Norovirus, Research

The findings are big step toward developing targeted treatments and vaccines against noroviruses attacking the gastrointestinal tract.

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New research moves novel gene therapy for heart failure closer to the clinic

July 20, 2021 cardiomyocytes, gene therapy, heart attack, heart failure, heart repair, Hippo pathway, Research

Knocking down the Hippo signaling pathway in pig cardiomyocytes after a heart attack, resulted in heart tissue renewal and improved function.

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SMART students share their research experience in Baylor’s second elevator pitch competition

July 15, 2021 elevator pitch competition, Research, SMART program

Twenty-four SMART students put their skills to the test as they presented their research projects in 90 seconds.

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Looking for consistent protein expression? Meet the Equalizer

July 13, 2021 computer simulation, equalizer, gene dosage compensation, gene network, protein synthesis, Research

The Equalizer enables researchers to achieve uniform expression of any protein they want to produce in the lab.

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A redundant modular network supports proper brain communication

July 9, 2021 brain communication, brain hemispheres, brain networks, Memory, Research, working memory

Connected brain regions turn off communication between them when one region is disrupted to prevent affecting memory or behavior.

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Cells arrange their chromosomes following one of two designs

July 6, 2021 chromosome arrangement, condensin II, genome architecture, Research

Earth living creatures arrange their chromosomes following one of two patterns and condensin II has a say in such arrangenment.

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Image of the Month: Pollen from Lilium orientalis ‘Stargazer’

July 1, 2021 confocal microscopy, Optical Imaging & Vital Microscopy Core., pollen, Research

The image is an example of the cutting-edge imaging and image analysis tools offered by Baylor’s Optical Imaging & Vital Microscopy Core.

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A promising two-punch therapy for Langerhans cell histiocytosis

June 29, 2021 dendritic cells, Langerhans cell histiocytosis, MAPK inhibitor, PD-1 receptors, rare cancer, Research, T-cell exhaustion

A novel combination therapy resulted in a significant decrease of disease burden in an animal model of LCH.

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Book release: “Genomics of Rare Diseases. Understanding Disease Genetics Using Genomic Approaches”

June 25, 2021 book release, Genetics, Genomics, Rare Diseases, Research

“Genomics of Rare Diseases” offers readers a broad understanding of current knowledge on rare diseases from a genomics perspective.