A molecular bridge helps disordered proteins work properly
The findings reveal that despite their disordered nature, the protein interactions that drive gene expression are surprisingly modular and even have an underlying organization.
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From The Labs
Can psychedelic mushrooms slow down aging?
Once validated in human studies, the findings could offer new options for healthy aging and potentially age-associated diseases.
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Revealing the path from heartburn to Barrett’s esophagus
The findings deepen our understanding of how the disease develops and offer new ways of identifying people at risk and potentially preventing the condition from progressing to cancer.
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An unexpected potential benefit of blood stem cells
Until now blood stem cell mutations have primarily been associated with promoting disease progression. This is the first time that these two mutations have been shown to influence disease in different ways.
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Dr. Wylie W. Vale, Jr. Memorial Lecture celebrates and inspires research
The event celebrates the life and research of Vale, who received a doctorate in physiology and biochemistry from Baylor in 1968, by inviting renowned scientists in the field of metabolism to present their work to the Baylor community.
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Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Research Day
The annual event highlighted the academic achievements of the department’s residents, fellows, staff and students through a session of scientific posters and a morning of back-to-back oral presentations.
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Handy ‘MasSpec Pen’ collection could help detect opioids from the skin
This technology for rapid, non-invasive toxicology screening could allow for earlier intervention for patients at risk for drug overdose or in need of substance use treatment.
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Baylor recognizes faculty excellence in research with DeBakey Awards
Six Baylor College of Medicine faculty were honored this year with the Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research for their outstanding published scientific contributions to clinical and basic science research over a three-year period.
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Researchers uncover rare gene variants contributing to systemic sclerosis risk
Combining machine learning with the analysis of large DNA, RNA and protein data sets can uncover potential new targets for treatment.
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Study reveals heterogeneity of bone metastases across different and same cancer types
The results of this study suggest a need to investigate different treatment strategies for different immune ecosystem patterns in bone metastases.
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