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From The Labs 

Ataxia mutant protein uses distinct partners to drive toxicity in different brain cells

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023attaxia, ATXN1, capicua, neurodegenerative disorders, Research, SCA1

This study proposes a mechanism for the differential vulnerability of brain cells and regions to toxic mutant proteins.

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From The Labs 

State of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center and breast cancer research

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023animal cancer models, Breast Center, cancer immunology, drug development, drug repurposing, Metastasis, patient care, Research

Interim director Dr. Xiang “Shawn” Zhang sat down with From the Labs to provide an update on this multidisciplinary center dedicated to breast cancer research and patient care.

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From The Labs 

A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023drug delivery, L. reuteri, Research, rheumatoid arthritis, sea anemone toxin, ShK-235

This novel drug delivery system could make treatment easier for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

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A novel, powerful tool to unveil communication between gut microbes and the brain

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023gut-brain axis, microbe metabolites, microbiome, Research

This protocol gives researchers a road map to understand the complex traffic system between the gut and the brain and its effects.

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Serotonin 2C receptor linked to obesity and maladaptive behavior

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023behavior, genetics of obesity, POMC neurons, Research, serotonin 2C receptor

A study by Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter makes the case for a novel role for serotonin 2C receptor.

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Baylor Science Quiz 2022

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023Research 2022

Have you been keeping up with science discoveries at Baylor College of Medicine? Test your knowledge by answering these 20 questions.

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Image of the Month: Adult-born neurons made the cover

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023adult-born neurons, brain plasticity, Image of the month, journal cover, oxytocin, Research

Congratulations to Brandon Pekarek, Benjamin Arenkiel and colleagues for making the cover of Genes & Development!

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From The Labs 

Top five most viewed posts of 2022

December 28, 2022January 19, 2023aging brain, Cancer, heart disease, most viewed posts, Research

The top five most popular posts, from heart disease research to recognition of the achievements of outstanding faculty members.

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Top five most viewed Images/Video of the Month in 2022

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022Most viewed Images of the Month 2022, Research, science image, science video

In 2022, From the Labs combined Images and Videos of the Month, and you, our viewers, selected these as the most popular.

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Oxytocin drives development of neural connections in adult-born neurons

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022adult-born neurons, neural connections, oxytocin, Research, synaptic maturation

The findings, which are relevant to all mammals, including humans, open new possibilities to improve neurological conditions.

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