Image of the Month: Cerebellar Purkinje cells
Purkinje cells are a type of neuron located in the cerebellar cortex of the brain. Purkinje cells are involved
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From The Labs
Researchers identify and learn to control brain cell that triggers tremor
Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic shaking movement in one or more parts of the body. Available treatments are not always
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Genetic signature may identify mothers at risk for preeclampsia
For years, researchers have looked for single gene mutations that could be strongly associated with risk of preeclampsia, but the
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Losing neurofibromin is good news for breast cancer
It is well known that neurofibromin (NF1), a tumor suppressor produced by the NF1 gene, keeps cancer growth in check
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From my perspective: Dr. Ethan Roy shares his experiences as a graduate student at Baylor
From the Labs interviewed Dr. Ethan Roy to learn about his challenging beginnings in the lab, his fascination with neurodegenerative
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From the labs to bedside: Genomics can drive precision medicine
You can’t escape your genetics, but with a little help, you can be proactive and intervene. That is why researchers
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AKAP8 and the delicate balance between normal and metastatic states
A protein naturally produced in the body has been found to suppress breast cancer metastasis in animal models of human
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Like a mastermind of its own destiny, glioma sets a stage that favors its own growth
“In some regards, glioma brain tumors exhibit Machiavellian behavior,” said Dr. Benjamin Deneen. Machiavellian, as in scheming and cunning, comes
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Connecting interferon, neuroinflammation and synapse loss in Alzheimer’s disease
When immunologist Dr. Wei Cao joined Baylor College of Medicine three-and-a-half years ago, her first project was to investigate how
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IMAGE OF THE MONTH: Layers of blood vessels in the retina
The image this month shows the three vascular layers of the retina that are important for normal visual function.
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