Baylor recognizes research excellence with DeBakey Awards
The Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Award for Excellence in Research recognizes outstanding published scientific contributions over a three-year period.
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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.
Dr. Mary Estes named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Estes is a leader in virology whose work has shaped the understanding of viruses that cause gastrointestinal disease.
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A body’s response that protects from atherosclerosis
Damaged endothelial cells in blood vessels are not passive bystanders, their response can potentially slow down atherosclerosis progression.
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A safe house for tumors: method reveals cellular makeup of tissues that favor metastatic cancer growth
The findings suggest that disrupting the cellular makeup of pro-metastatic niches could help treat metastases across multiple cancer types, in both women and men.
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Beyond DNA sequence and into 3D shapes: how bacteria manage DNA
The findings offer a more complete understanding of how DNA gyrase and perhaps other enzymes interact with DNA.
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Method reveals 3D structures of RNA-protein complexes in living cells
This method helps researchers better understand how RNAs work in normal cellular processes and how things go wrong in disease.
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Multipronged approach distinguishes gene function changes that promote Parkinson’s disease from those that confer protection
The researchers show in an animal model that it is possible to change the course of the disease by reprogramming the recycling and waste-disposal system of neurons.
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How does ZR make cancer happen? Locking brain development in immature state can drive tumor growth
The findings suggest potential new approaches to treat these aggressive and chemo-resistant tumors.
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Uncovering the driving force behind lethal infant brain tumor
The findings have potential clinical implications as they suggest future targeted treatment strategies.
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Researchers provide answers to progressive heart problems in muscular dystrophy and potential reversibility
This better understanding of heart problems in muscular dystrophy underscores the importance of early monitoring, early treatment and sex differences of cardiac symptoms.
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