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One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients whose condition was unexplained for years

November 8, 2024 bone malformations, Diamond-Blackfan anemia, epilepsy, FLVCR1, genetic disease, Research, severe developmental conditions

“It was rewarding to be able to provide an explanation for their condition,” said Dr. Daniel Calame, first and corresponding author of the work.

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Recurrent meningiomas reveal insights into their aggressive behavior

November 5, 2024 aggressive tumor, meningiomas, Research

The study opens new opportunities for future development of potential biomarkers and therapeutic agents for these challenging tumors.

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Medical student-mentor teams in research: Shubh Desai and Dr. Nandan Mondal share their experience with SOAR

October 31, 2024 educational resources, medical student, research opportunities, SOAR, travel awards

A student/mentor pair shares how the SOAR program brought them together to conduct basic science research and how the experience is shaping their careers.

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Unexpected findings provide a deeper understanding of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

October 29, 2024 DM1, DMPK, heart problems, muscle wasting, Research, SCN5A

While the Baylor team was testing a strategy to improve heart defects associated with DM1, they uncovered an unexpected new insight into the condition.

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ClinGen creates a robust, open-access platform to define the clinical relevance of genes and variants

October 24, 2024 CLinGen, clinical relevance of genes, gene curation, Research

ClinGen can be used to build evidence-based genetic testing panels, resolve discrepancies in variant classification and guide disclosure of genomic findings to patients.

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Congratulations, Dr. Maria E. Bottazzi and Dr. Teresa A. Davis, Baylor’s newly elected members to the National Academy of Medicine!

October 22, 2024 Awards, National Academy of Medicine;, Nutrition, Research, Vaccines

Election to the National Academy of Medicine is considered one of the highest honors that recognizes individuals for their outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service in health and medicine.