Posts by Baylor College of Medicine
A platelet-mediated, beneficial allergic response protects against yeast asthma
Researchers uncovered a molecular mechanism by which yeast activates blood platelets to mediate an allergic immune response that clears yeast from the lungs. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers identify genetic cause of endometriosis and reveal potential drug target
Genetic analyses of humans and rhesus macaques identified a specific gene, NPSR1, that increases risk of suffering from endometriosis. …
Read Full ArticleIntermittent fasting lowers blood pressure by reshaping the gut microbiome
Researchers used an animal model to demonstrate that intermittent fasting lowers blood pressure by altering the makeup of the gut microbiome. …
Read Full ArticlePOT1 gene mutation increases glioma risk and affects survival in a sex-specific manner
The POT1 gene associated with glioma risk, the most common type of malignant brain tumor, mediates its effects in a sex-specific manner. …
Read Full ArticleGlyNAC improves multiple defects in aging to boost strength and cognition in older humans
Supplementation with GlyNAC – a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine as precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione – could improve many age-associated defects …
Read Full ArticleCorrecting altered brain circuit could tackle coinciding obesity and depression
Researchers provide new insights into the connection between obesity and mental disorders by identifying a novel neural circuit …
Read Full ArticleGut microbiome may hold the key for treating neurological disorders
New research suggests the gut microbiome may contribute to certain symptoms associated with complex neurological disorders. …
Read Full ArticleDeep brain stimulation and exercise restore movement in ataxia
A combination of deep brain stimulation and exercise has potential benefits for treating ataxia, a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive irreversible movement problems. …
Read Full ArticlePhages can anticipate bacteria’s location and destroy them before they cause an infection
Researchers have identified a novel strategy that can eliminate pathogenic bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract before they cause an infection. …
Read Full Article3D printed Biomesh minimizes hernia repair complications
A new 3D printed biomesh provides mechanical support for hernia repair and also acts as an inflammation-modulating system. …
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