Connecting the dots between cause-effect events in Alzheimer’s disease
This cross-species approach reveals that some paths seem to aggravate the disease while others may protect against it.
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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.
Tracing a path from genetic changes to Parkinson’s disease opens possibilities for early diagnosis
This promising line of research may lead to the identification of early diagnosis markers that could be detected in a blood test.
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A ‘sticky situation’ boosts triple negative breast cancer’s ability to metastasize
These finding highlight new possibilities for developing clinical interventions to treat metastatic TNBC patients for whom there are no specific therapies.
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Partners in crime – genes ATP13A2 and GBA1 interact to drive neurodegeneration
The findings reveal promising biological pathways that could be explored in future therapies.
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From lab bench to bedside – research in mice leads to answers for undiagnosed human neurodevelopmental conditions
The findings have provided answers to families that until now had no diagnosis for their child’s condition.
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Breakthrough in human norovirus research: scientists overcome major obstacle to grow and study the virus
Growing and maintaining norovirus strains in the lab allows researchers to advance studies of viral structure, antiviral drug screening and vaccine development.
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These 22 genes could put people at risk of long-term health conditions following common viral infection
Differences in these genes help explain why Epstein-Barr Virus can have lasting health effects in some people but not others.
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New cell markers to track the most aggressive breast cancer in blood
Tumor cells that were frequently undetectable using standard markers became clearly visible when the team applied the new marker combination.
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How too much of a good thing leads to neurodegenerative disease
This study opens the door to new strategies for potentially slowing or preventing VCP-linked neurodegeneration.
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Fruit fly pigmentation helps researchers discover genes that control brain dopamine and sleep
The findings offer new possibilities to restore in people disruptions in dopamine that have been associated with disorders such as addiction, depression, sleep disorders and schizophrenia.
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