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Researchers study possible carnitine deficiency, autism link
Dr. Arthur Beaudet's research has led him to propose that the lack of carnitine might be involved in triggering mild forms of autism.
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Baylor to offer new genetic counseling degree program
The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Board of Trustees, Academic Council and Faculty Senate have approved a new Genetic Counseling Program, which will…
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Baylor named site for NCI proteogenomics analysis, research
The Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center was named the only Proteogenomic Translational Research Center site in the South.
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Slowing down the aging process might be possible one day with supplements derived from gut bacteria.
Gut bacteria might one day help slow down aging process
Slowing down the aging process might be possible one day with supplements derived from gut bacteria. 
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ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and Texas Children’s Global Women’s Health Initiative are increasing global health efforts in Malawi with a new maternity operating room in the capital city of Lilongwe.
Baylor-Malawi partnership to expand obstetric services
ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and Texas Children’s Global Women’s Health Initiative are increasing global health efforts in Malawi with a new maternity…
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Human metastatic breast cancer cells in lymph nodes.
New technique tests therapies for breast cancer metastasis
A new laboratory technique can rapidly test the effectiveness of treatments for life-threatening breast cancer metastases in bone.
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Research paves way for improved colorectal cancer test
Researchers have identified specific types of bacteria that seem to be abundant in individuals with colorectal cancer.
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Zoghbi honored with Canada International Gairdner Award
Dr. Huda Zoghbi is being honored by the Gairdner Foundation with the 2017 Canada Gairdner International Award for seminal discoveries and…
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Dr. David Poplack at the Texas Children's Cancer Center, the pediatric cancer program of the Duncan Cancer Center.
Childhood cancer survivor support expanding for Texans
A recent $1.5 million grant will expand the Passport for Care program, which ensuring that childhood cancer survivors in Texas receive healthcare…
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Timing, dosage of statins before heart surgery impacts survival
Researchers found that those who continued taking their cholesterol-lowering medication prior to coronary artery bypass grafting surgery had better…
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Dr. Gabriel Loor, director of lung transplantation in the division of cardiothoracic transplantation and circulatory support in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery.
Expert in lung transplantation joins Baylor
Dr. Gabriel Loor, a cardiac surgeon whose research focuses on maximizing donor organs for lung transplant recipients, has joined Baylor College of…
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ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and Hess Corporation are partnering to offer a free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education curriculum for schools nationwide.
Baylor, Hess Toy Truck partner on new free STEM initiative
ºÚÁÏÉçÇø and Hess Corporation are partnering to offer a free STEM education curriculum for schools nationwide.
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Baylor’s Human Genome Sequencing Center looks to bring adult whole genome sequencing…
The Human Genome Sequencing Center has been named a participant in a half-billion dollar program to bring whole genome sequencing to the forefront of…
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Scalp-cooling device cuts hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Scalp cooling effective in reducing hair loss during chemo
Dr. Julie Nangia reports the results of her research studying the effectiveness of scalp cooling therapy in reducing hair loss in women undergoing…
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Vital links between brain tumors, epileptic seizures found
Research suggests detecting brain tumors at the earliest possible stage and eliminating them before seizures begin might be possible one day.
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Ethics of Consent for the Public Release of Potentially Identifiable DNA Data
Study shows link between Hepatitis C virus, multiple cancers
Dr. Jennifer Kramer and colleagues examine the link between HCV and other cancers within the U.S. elderly population.
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