Researchers discovered compound produced by the body that regulates appetite
BHB-Phe is found in the blood after fasting or exercise and can reduce food intake and obesity in mice.
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From The Labs
From bench to bedside: Osteoarthritis gene therapy developed in the lab at Baylor is in clinical trials nationwide
These promising clinical trial results are a big step forward in a years-long development journey that started in the lab at Baylor.
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How tau becomes a ‘bad guy’ that contributes to Alzheimer’s disease
The findings suggest a strategy to lower tau levels and explore the potential effects in Alzheimer’s disease and tau-induced dementias.
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Brain stars hold our memories
In this study, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine changed the way we understand memory.
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Machine learning assists in predicting risk of stroke
Machine learning could give physicians a means to anticipate complications and implement interventions before assist device implantation.
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One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients whose condition was unexplained for years
“It was rewarding to be able to provide an explanation for their condition,” said Dr. Daniel Calame, first and corresponding author of the work.
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Recurrent meningiomas reveal insights into their aggressive behavior
The study opens new opportunities for future development of potential biomarkers and therapeutic agents for these challenging tumors.
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Medical student-mentor teams in research: Shubh Desai and Dr. Nandan Mondal share their experience with SOAR
A student/mentor pair shares how the SOAR program brought them together to conduct basic science research and how the experience is shaping their careers.
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Unexpected findings provide a deeper understanding of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
While the Baylor team was testing a strategy to improve heart defects associated with DM1, they uncovered an unexpected new insight into the condition.
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ClinGen creates a robust, open-access platform to define the clinical relevance of genes and variants
ClinGen can be used to build evidence-based genetic testing panels, resolve discrepancies in variant classification and guide disclosure of genomic findings to patients.
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