Ready for space travel? GENESTAR can track how space affects your health
GENESTAR is a comprehensive biospecimen collection plan that uses cutting-edge technologies to study genes, proteins and other molecules in the body.
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From The Labs
Measles virus detected in Houston wastewater before cases were reported
The findings are relevant and timely as measles cases are increasing in Texas and the rest of the country and the study offers a promising strategy to get ahead of potential outbreaks.
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Let-7 is key to keep pulmonary fibrosis in check
The findings can provide opportunities for new drugs and interventions to prevent or slow the progression of this devastating disease.
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AI tool helps identify ‘who’s talking’ in the cerebellum
The new AI tool is allowing researchers to understand the cerebellum’s role across many behaviors.
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Dr. Margaret Goodell elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Dr. Margaret (“Peggy”) Goodell, an expert in the field of stem cell research, is recognized for her distinguished career and continuing achievements in original scientific work.
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A combined computational and experimental approach uncovered promising genetic players in Alzheimer’s disease
This study provides solutions to the pressing need to identify factors that influence Alzheimer’s disease risk or resistance while offering a means explore potential biological markers and therapeutic targets.
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Image of the Month: A closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma
The image captures metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) intertwined with blood vessels (magenta) in the leptomeninges of a mouse model of the human condition.
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Partners in crime: Metastatic medulloblastoma recruits local fibroblasts to support its spread and growth
This novel discovery shows how tumor and non-tumor cells work together to create an environment that backs up cancer growth.
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Being in the right place at the right time reveals key placental response to COVID-19
Comparing placental responses in COVID-19 and preeclampsia revealed similarities that may help explain the overlapping presentation of these clinical syndromes.
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Estrogen and the brain team up to help mothers adapt to the metabolic demands of nursing
The findings could help understand hyperprolactinemia – high levels of prolactin in the blood – obesity, menopause and other conditions where prolactin or estrogen levels shift.
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