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Elevated cryptic transcription emerges as a common theme in aging mammalian cells

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments Aging, cryptic transcription, DNA coe, Research, stem cells

Evidence suggests that reducing the amount of this aberrant transcription in aging organisms might help prolong lifespan.

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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Nino Rainusso

November 12, 2020November 13, 2020 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments Hispanic Heritage, osteosarcoma, Peru, Research, Star Wars, stem cells

Dr. Rainusso shared his experience finding a research position in a Baylor lab and something few know about him.

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Learning to stop cancer at its roots

November 7, 2019November 8, 2019 Ana Rodríguez 0 Comments chronic myeloid leukemia, CML, DYRK2, Research, stem cell renewal, stem cells, tyrosine kinase inhibitors., vitamin K3

Why do some cancers come back? Sometimes, a treatment can effectively eliminate cancer cells to undetectable levels, but, if the treatment stops, cancer may return.

From the Labs features an image of endothelial cells of the bovine pulmonary artery. Image courtesy of J. Kirk/ Baylor's Optical Imaging & Vital Microscopy Core Lab.