P-bodies are part of the survival strategies of acute myeloid leukemia
The findings suggest that P-bodies might be an Achilles’ heel of acute myeloid leukemia, opening new avenues for developing anticancer agents to treat this condition.
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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.
Trying to balance hunger and guilty pleasures? Penk neurons are here to help
Penk neurons in the brain support an ideal, balanced feeding pattern in unexpected ways.
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Researchers discovered novel and unique neural signature for depression
This signal could improve diagnosis and monitoring of symptoms of severe depression and other anhedonia-related psychiatric conditions.
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Image of the Month: Aging signs
Overexpression of lamin A (red) causes structural changes to the cell nucleus that are associated with aging.
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Not just a ‘bad guy,’ Tau also plays a ‘good guy’ role protecting our brains
This study opens the door to potential new strategies to slow, reverse and treat neurodegenerative conditions.
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Alterations in human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression
TRPC5 acts on a brain region that regulates multiple innate behaviors including feeding, anxiety, socialization and maternal care.
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Gene splicing gone wrong leads to aggressive medulloblastoma
Disturbing OTX2’s gene-splicing ability reduced tumor growth, opening possibilities for improved treatments.
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Baylor College of Medicine receives more than $17 million from CPRIT
The CPRIT awards support developmental research focusing on promising new insights into cancer treatment and innovative core facilities.
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CoRSIVs have been found in cattle. They offer a new approach to improve the livestock industry
CoRSIVs provide information that may allow farmers to predict and select desirable cattle characteristics.
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TULIPs in brain tumors could be exploited therapeutically
TULIPs are 3D genome features in PFA ependymoma that are not present in other types of pediatric brain cancer.
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