NFIA gene reveals a new facet of astrocyte function
Astrocytes are no longer seen only as supporting cells of the healthy adult brain. Increasing experimental evidence not only shows
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From The Labs
Zooming in on the architecture of DGAT1, a transmembrane lipid factory
Triglycerides are lipids that are part of the particles that transport cholesterol – high-density lipoproteins (HDL, or ‘good cholesterol’), and
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Playing with the physics of gels leads to a better kidney cancer treatment
Effectively treating upper tract urothelial cancer – a cancer of the lining of the kidney or the ureter, the long,
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The challenges of developing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine
The goal of a vaccine is to trigger a response that safely protects against an infection and/or the burden of
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Tobacco smoking increases lung entry points for COVID-19 virus
Tobacco smoking is a risk factor for serious conditions and now researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of
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Image of the Month: Transverse view of the sciatic nerve
Motor and sensory nerves, such as the sciatic nerve, conduct fast electric impulses thanks in part to the insulating myelin
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It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat that can affect your health
“You are what you eat,” states a popular phrase. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine add that when you eat
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COVID-19 vaccine development underway at Baylor and Texas Children’s Hospital
The National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s
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Mystery solved, rotavirus VP3 is a unique capping machine
After eluding researchers for more than 30 years, the VP3 protein of rotavirus has finally revealed its unique structure and
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Brain tumors trigger silencing of neuronal activity
Sudden episodes of confusion and seizures often are the first signs of a malignant brain tumor. At Baylor College of
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