Low-glucose sensor in the brain promotes blood glucose balance
The findings suggest that glucose-sensing neurons in the brain are important for whole body glucose regulation, including during diabetes.
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From The Labs
Reduced levels of FKBP5 promote atrial fibrillation
These studies point to FKBP5 as a potential novel target for the treatment of this life-threatening condition.
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Image of the Month: The greenhouse inside the lab
In addition to conducting groundbreaking biomedical research, Baylor College of Medicine is also creating better foods to address global food security issues.
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Not all cell types age equally – the Aging Fly Cell Atlas reveals how this happens
The new atlas provides a powerful, open-access resource for scientists to better understand the biology of aging.
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Innovative machine-learning program reveals genes responsible for sex-specific differences in Alzheimer’s disease
This approach, called Evolutionary Action Machine Learning, enables researchers to probe smaller cohorts with greater accuracy.
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New biotech venture PHIOGEN, a spinoff of BCM’s TAILOR Labs, to tackle the global threat of antimicrobial resistance
PHIOGEN has developed a world-first technology platform that mobilizes the natural power of bacteriophages to tackle critical and life-threatening infections.
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Delivering on the promise of personalized breast cancer therapy
A test predicts with a high degree of confidence which breast cancer patients would benefit the most from a therapy de-escalation approach.
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Eliminating gene SRC-3 in immune cells triggers effective long-lasting anti-cancer response
The findings in animal models warrant continuing investigations to develop a novel, more effective and longer-lasting cancer therapy.
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Major primate genome sequencing studies reveal new insight into evolution, biodiversity and key applications for human health
These studies improve our understanding of both human biology and practical clinical issues.
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Gene Tiam1 orchestrates the development of chronic neuropathic pain
The findings open new possibilities for novel therapies to provide much needed relief to patients with this condition.
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