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Eliminating p63 gene could convert scar tissue into heart muscle

May 29, 2018 cardiomyocytes, cellular reprogramming, fibroblasts, heart attack, p63, Research

After a heart attack, the parts of the heart muscle that die do not regenerate into new heart tissue; instead, they are replaced by scar

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The McNair Scholar Spotlight: Dr. Xaq Pitkow

May 24, 2018 Dr. Xaq Pitkow, McNair scholar, Neuroscience, Research

From the Labs sat down with McNair Scholar Dr. Xaq Pitkow to learn more not only about his research but also about him, what motivated

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Fruit flies: ‘living test tubes’ to rapidly screen potential disease-causing human genes

May 22, 2018 fruit fly, Model organisms, Research, TBX2, undiagnosed diseases

It all began with one young patient; a 7-year old boy who was born without a thymus, an important organ of the immune system, and

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This is what the Warburg pathway can do for breast cancer growth

May 17, 2018 Breast Cancer, glucose metabolism, Metastasis, PFKFB4, Research, SRC-3, Warburg pathway

To generate energy from glucose, cells can use one of two pathways. One of them takes place in the mitochondria, energy-producing structures inside cells, and

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Special delivery of IL-7 signaling makes all the difference for CAR T cells fighting solid tumors

May 15, 2018 brain tumor, CAR T cells, IL7, Immunotherapy, Research, solid tumors

Since he was in college, Thomas Shum wanted to pursue a career in cancer research. As he advanced in his studies, he was able to

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The 2018 Michael E. DeBakey M.D. Awards for Excellence in Research

May 10, 2018 DeBakey Research Awards, Research

Once again, the 2018 DeBakey Research Awards ceremony fulfilled expectations in all attendees. Not only was the event an opportunity to honor the awardees for

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USP15 could be a target in ovarian cancer scientists have been looking for

May 8, 2018 lysosome, ovarian cancer, ovarian steroids, p53, p53-R175H, proteasome, Research, steroid receptor coactivator, USP 15

Ovarian cancer is currently treated with surgery and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy for ovarian cancer is based on drugs that act on any cell that is rapidly

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Scorpion venom component may one day treat rheumatoid arthritis

May 3, 2018 fibroblast-like synoviocytes, iberiotoxin, Potassium channels, Research, rheumatoid arthritis, scorpion, scorpion venom

Scorpions inspire fear and fascination. Since ancient times, medical practitioners have known that scorpion venom can heal as well as harm. Today, scientists like Baylor

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Image of the Month: SCA1-like neurodegeneration

May 1, 2018 ataxia, mouse model, Neurodegeneration, pumilio, Purkinje cells, Research, spinocerebellar ataxia type 1

In a mouse model of spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1), mice carrying mutant Pumilio1 genes develop progressive motor deficits and cerebellar degeneration. Studies conducted by the

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The Cancer Genome Atlas ten-year study produces game changers for translational research

April 26, 2018 cancer classification, Cancer Genome Atlas, cancer treatment, Research, TCGA

Historically, cancer patients have been classified according to the organs where primary tumors present at diagnosis, and clinical trials commonly test drugs that are designed