Highly potent compound blocks Ebola virus infection and improves survival in animal model
This is still an early-stage compound that requires additional development and testing before we know whether it could be useful in people.
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From The Labs
Stay in the know about the scientific research conducted at Baylor College of Medicine with From the Labs, the spotlight for the newest and most interesting research findings from the bench at the College.
2026 Horwitz Prize Awarded for Work on Epigenetics in Neurological Diseases
The 2026 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize is awarded to Dr. Huda Zoghbi and Dr. Adrian Bird for their pioneering work with Rett syndrome.
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Understanding the underlying mechanism of steroid-resistant asthma
While many can control asthma symptoms with inhaled steroid medications, about 10% develop a more severe form that does not respond well to these treatments.
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Making decisions: how the human brain continuously balances competing goals in real time
Together, three brain regions enable the seamless balancing and updating of goals that allows us to navigate moment-to-moment decisions in the complex world around us.
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Immune responses to urinary tract infection linked to birth outcomes
These findings provide a model for understanding how UTI during pregnancy may lead to preterm birth and identify potential strategies to predict and prevent preterm birth in humans.
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Loss of NF1 drives ER+ breast cancer metastasis on two fronts
The findings suggest that loss of NF1 allows ER+ breast cancer cells to remodel their environment in ways that favor their survival and growth.
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A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
Childhood malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all deaths in children under 5 years of age.
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Astrocytes directly regulate brain circuits involved in memory consolidation
The findings suggest that astrocytes are much more than support cells for neurons – they also seem to directly regulate brain function.
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Uncovering a new vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia
The team explored the possibility of leveraging the new vulnerability to overcome therapy resistance.
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CS18: a new drug that can potentially overcome cancer drug resistance
CS18 is a candidate for further development as a drug that could become part of combination treatments to prevent or overcome cancer drug resistance.
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