How a few rotavirus can cause severe gastrointestinal disease
Using intercellular calcium waves, rotavirus amplifies its ability to cause disease beyond the cells it directly infects.
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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.
Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Pedro A. Piedra
Dr. Pedro A. Piedra shared his passion for research, his leading role fighting back the COVID-19 pandemic and what he has learned from it.
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The tree of cortical cell types describes the diversity of neurons in the brain
This research provides one of the most complete characterizations of the diversity of neural types in the brain so far.
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Image of the Month: a young uterus
The image shows a cross-section of a uterus from a 3-week-old mouse.
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African genomes reveal biological and migration history
African genomes reveal vast diversity, migration history and evidene of natural selection in genes related to immunity.
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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. María Elena Bottazzi
Dr. Bottazzi strives to lift the burden of tropical diseases from underserved populations while empowering young generations.
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SPOTlight can identify individual cells among hundreds of thousands
New technology helps identify and isolate single live cells with unique profiles from heterogenous populations.
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Revealing the unexpected structure of iron-exporter ferroportin
The 3D structure of a mammalian ferroportin reveals unexpected characteristics and a mode of action that could lead to innovative therapies.
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Hispanic Heritage Spotlight: Interview with Dr. Nino Rainusso
Dr. Rainusso shared his experience finding a research position in a Baylor lab and something few know about him.
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CAR NKT cells, a promising step forward in the treatment of solid tumors
An ongoing clinical trial shows that human CAR NKT cells are safe and, in 1 of 3 patients, induced regression of metastatic lesions.
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