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Altered gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

February 9, 2023 diagnostics, endometriosis, gut microbiome, microbiome metabolites, Research, treatment

The findings open the door to explore novel therapies and diagnostic tools for this undertreated condition.

A collage of microscopic images of different human cells.

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Entanglement within a (transcriptional) bubble explains finely tuned regulation of gene expression

February 7, 2023 enhancer-promoter interactions, entanglement, gene expression, Research, transcriptional bubble

Researchers discovered that transcription of enhancers and promoters is interdependent and propose a mechanism to explain it.

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Sensitive, rapid tests help to ID estrogen-disrupting chemicals in the environment

February 1, 2023 environmental contaminants, estrogen-disrupting chemicals, Microscopy, Research, test for contaminants

The new assays have increased sensitivity and allow for the study of a wide range of biological responses in a single experiment.

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Breakthrough epigenetic study can improve the power to predict disease risk

January 31, 2023 CoRSIVs, disease risk, DNA methylation, epigenetics, epigenome-wide association study, EWAS, Research

The researchers hope their approach will have transformative effects in the field of epigenetic epidemiology.

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

January 24, 2023 attaxia, 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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State of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center and breast cancer research

January 19, 2023 animal 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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A promising drug delivery method could replace injections with pills

January 17, 2023 drug 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, 2023 gut-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, 2023 behavior, 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, 2023 Research 2022

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