A closer look into brown fat reveals that it’s not all the same
Scientists are exploring the possibility of targeting brown fat to help treat cardiometabolic diseases, such as obesity and type II diabetes.
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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.
Uncovering cellular and molecular players contributing to pediatric obstructive sleep apnea
The findings provide an improved understanding of the condition and an opportunity to develop potential treatments.
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National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026
From the Labs celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week with a sample of the work conducted by Baylor postdocs.
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National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026
From the Labs celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week with a sample of the work conducted by Baylor postdocs.
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National Postdoc Appreciation Week at BCM: Meet Dr. Hanfeng Lin
From the Labs sat with Dr. Lin to learn about his postdoctoral experience and his evolution as a researcher as he ventured beyond his original training to solve unanticipated scientific questions.
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CARE study reports complete regression of liver cancer in a child treated with novel immunotherapy
This case shows that a durable complete response in a chemotherapy-resistant solid tumor can be achieved entirely in the outpatient setting without widespread toxicity.
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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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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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