Researchers pave the way for solutions to problems affecting preterm infants
The findings could be an important step toward improved neonate care, particularly preterm neonates.
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From The Labs
TRISH to study how the human body and mind respond to spaceflight
The findings also can give insights into medical conditions and treatments to improve human health on Earth.
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Astrocytes mediate deficits in learning and memory triggered by social isolation
The researchers propose a mechanism by which changes in the environment influence astrocyte function which in turn affects animal behavior.
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Clinical trial finds that oral drug MK-0616 substantially reduces ‘bad’ cholesterol
MK-016 could offer another potential option to achieve guideline-recommended LDL-C levels resulting in reduction of cardiovascular risk.
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What is the risk of excessive folic acid intake?
Data in animal models support that folic acid supplementation should be restricted to an ideal benefit range.
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Researchers are making strides in the fight against gastroenteritis
The findings provide insight into the viral infection process, highlighting unique pathways and targets for developing effective therapeutics.
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Cast your vote for Baylor College of Medicine in the STAT Madness Science Competition.
Support Baylor College of Medicine research. Vote to help these studies move up in the competition.
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Microbiome’s link to severe graft-versus-host disease suggests potential treatment
This is one of the first studies to provide an explanation and a potential solution for the imbalance in the gut microbiome that exacerbates GVHD.
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Metastatic cancer cells reveal potential vulnerabilities with implications for therapy
This study identified molecular pathways that are common to many different metastatic cancers, regardless of tumor origin.
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How to compensate for loss of gene function? Think alternative splicing
Researchers uncovered new insights into a little studied biological mechanism that impacts Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 severity and also is applicable to other diseases.
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