August 2010 : Volume 9 : Issue 6

Klotman to take helm as Baylor College of Medicine president

Gamma interferon 'alerts' stem cells to infection

Scientists capture moment of infection

New markers define deadly form of prostate cancer

Healthy bone requires vitamin C

Loss of miR-31 linked to aggressive ovarian cancer

June 2010 : Volume 9 : Issue 5

Two genetic hits can hurt smokers' infants

Protein keeps balance in innate immunity

Cells use subcellular variables in choosing fates

DksA directs traffic at intersection of replication, transcription

May 2010 : Volume 9 : Issue 4

Fulfilling personal quest begins new era in genomic medicine

Defective protein switch in brain causes sudden death in epilepsy, heart rhythm problems

Mutating G protein-coupled receptor an amino acid at a time reprograms its response

Database gives clues to relationship between certain foods, cancer risk

Second "BRASS Day on the Hill" enhances political understanding

April 2010 : Volume 9 : Issue 3

Symbiosis, reproductive plasticity reflected in aphid genome

More than one kind of stem cell gives rise to blood components

Master gene SRC-3 enhances breast cancer cell growth and spread

Action potential not synchronized in neuronal networks

March 2010 : Volume 9 : Issue 2

Out of Africa comes new knowledge of human diversity

Blocking nuclear receptor may cut off tumor blood supply

Wasp genome guide to pest control, quantitative genetics

Lung cancer treatment clue found in nitric oxide, Src kinases

Master gene Math1 controls framework for perceiving external, internal body cues

February 2010 : Volume 9 : Issue 1

Out-of-this-world science experiment grabs international interest

Genesis of children's brain tumor rests with gene Math1

Blocking enzyme benefits mice with myotonic dystrophy

Loss of nicotinic receptor could cause developmental delay

Complexin function varies with species

December 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 10

Smoldering inflammation persists in smokers' lungs

Merkel cell originates from skin, not neural crest

Gene for heart rhythm disorder triggers seizures, sudden death

Mitochondrial enzyme improves cognition in Alzheimer's mice

New mechanism explains some brain injuries

Genetic 'flower' cited as missing link in neuronal information transfer

November 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 9

Understanding neural activity behind behavior

Cancer stem cells' signature may make them targets

'Fatostatin' turns off fat cell genes

Mother's diet during pregnancy affects offspring metabolome

Babies light up their mothers' brains

Protein tweek rare but critical in synaptic process

October 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 8

Link between light touch, Merkel cells solves 100-year mystery

Erk3 responsible for success of steroids in treating newborn lungs

Clue to human immune disorder found in fruit fly cell fate

Nicotine links environmental cues to smoking

Moderate glucose levels in diabetic patients with heart failure might be more healthy

Copy number variation in DNA template explains evolutionary shifts

September 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 7

DNA dynamic not stiff

BCM, UH collaboration solves rare lung disease mystery

Ovarian function, fertility depend on two enzymes

Motor neurons differentiate to tune of two signals

Gray hair, albininism, melanoma stem from molecular structure

Golden Rice could reduce vitamin A deficiency

August 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 6

Secrets of evolution, better beef and milk found in cow genome

Stroma dynamic in response to prostate cancer

Filling in gaps to T-cell production

Interaction explains vision loss in genetic diseases

Smokers know dangers but do not quit

June 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 5

BCM virus hunters target swine flu

Stem cells offer hope in various forms

Dynamic proteins prompt alternative splicing in heart development

Special 'epilepsy' mouse may provide new answers in disease

Two 'missteps' can spell liver failure in children with genetic disease

'Rogue' protein chooses own path in maintaining embryonic stem cells

May 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 4

Secret to diabetes cure rests with liver stem cells

Cocaine poisons reward cells in brain

When tracing migration patterns, follow bacteria

Sodium ions findings connect epilepsy and diabetes

Looking for molecules to block cancer gene

April 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 3

COUP-TFII plays key role in control of obesity, diabetes risk

What you see affects what you hear

Researchers hope immune function can improve old TB vaccine

Identification of two proteins improves stroke prediction

Loss of protein changes axon to dendrite

March 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 2

Sequencing breast tumors shows instability of cancer

"Kin" seek one another in multicellular mode

Receptor findings reveal how rotavirus causes diarrhea

T-cells that target common virus become tumor fighters

Activating preeclampsia could be key to developing treatment

February 2009 : Volume 8 : Issue 1

Nerves spawned by prostate cancer

Growth factor associated with more deadly breast tumors

Inhibition, promotion of genes makes nerve cells

High throughput imaging speeds analysis of hormone receptors

Premature ovarian failure results from egg-specific gene mutations

December 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 10

Master regulator affects blood sugar levels

Genomic analysis of common brain tumor finds new gene mutations

Sleep problems associated with lack of fragile X, related gene

DeBakey High School junior helps researchers image cancer cells

RNA cluster deletion implicated in Prader-Willi syndrome

November 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 9

Explaining the Human Microbiome Project

Mother Nature provides ‘eggcellent' tool for three-dimensional cellular research

Scan casts new light on neurobiology of borderline personality disorder

How neurons and behavior are lined in Rett Syndrome

October 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 8

Statistical method makes finding rare genetic variants easier

Weight increases across generations through epigenetics

Bert O'Malley, M.D., receives National Medal of Science

'Sister act' aided by enzyme in keeping genome stable

September 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 7

Childhood obesity may start in the womb

New model for brain cancer gives researchers better tool

Protein mutation targeted as source of heart problem

Understanding preeclampsia could lead to screening

August 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 6

Finding the evolutionary trail leading to Lou Gehrig's disease

High throughput microscopy a new tool for molecular understanding

Missing cluster of RNAs implicated in Prader-Willi syndrome

Differentiation or death: embryonic stem cells follow similar course

June 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 5

Understanding the insect enemy and its DNA

Erasing the roots of breast cancer

Sensitivity to anesthetics and heat may stem from one gene mutation

The dimensions of neurons

May 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 4

Use of IL-6 may reduce incidence of hemorrhagic shock

Autoimmune diseases linked to elimination of dying cells

Chaperone protein protects nerves

Notch plays role in formation of strong bone

Scientists take 'RESTful' approach to understanding cancer

April 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 3

Researchers 'see' native virus structure at near-atomic levels

Tumor-causing roles of coactivator strengthened by enzyme

Defining genes that make blood cells different

Gain of protein function causes many losses

March 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 2

Autistics' sense of self impairs broader understanding

Mouse offers important genetic clues about muscle-wasting disorder

Dual role for gene: blood producer, infection fighter

Fine-tuned synapse number critical to healthy brain

Protein mesothelin found to spur pancreatic cancer

February 2008 : Volume 7 : Issue 1

Pioneer Francis Collins spotlights intersection of genomics, common diseases

Cholesterol levels in hair cells of inner ear affect hearing

Damage of Huntington's disease has early start

Report provides genetic-level view of lung adenocarcinoma

December 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 10

Genome of drug-resistant bacteria shows subtle changes

Enzyme WIP1 derails protection of 'genome guardian'

Two genetic mutations might provide seizure protection

The zinc-pancreatic cancer link

November 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 9

Gene found for late-life disorder that causes tremors, affects balance

Weighing in on heart health

Decoding the arrangement of chromosomes

Sniffing out a longer life in fruit flies

Researchers gain new understanding of vaccine-resistant cancers

October 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 8

'Silent seizures' could explain confusion in Alzheimer's

Visual perception determined by visual cerebral cortex

Cell membrane tethers offer clues to hearing loss

Social amoeba shows ancient origins of immunity

Lithium improves function in mice with form of ataxia

September 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 7

Goltz syndrome gene opens new doors to understanding differentiation

Two years testing with microarrays proves accuracy

Harnessing immune function to fight disease

Cramped quarters create 'knotty' problem for genes

August 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 6

Fluorescent marker highlights potency of DNA breaks

Protein interactions targets for Huntington's disease therapy

NCI designation recognizes BCM's cancer program

'Might have been' key in evaluating behavior

June 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 5

Nobel laureate James Watson receives personal genome in ceremony at Baylor College of Medicine

Rotavirus infection extends beyond gut to blood

Three-in-one virus killer prevents common, often fatal infections

Sox17 required for steps from embryonic to heart muscle cell

May 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 4

SRC-3 prevents sepsis

Protein protects against nerve degeneration

Immune system cells linked to heart failure

Master gene signals for cartilage

April 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 3

Scientists trace formation of long-term memory

Collaboration key to cancer findings

Genetic 'missing link' sheds light on sudden cardiac death

New technique short-cut to screening cancer genes, drugs

Making the leap from cells to people

March 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 2

Green tea component blocks HIV cell entry

Enzyme keeps immune system in check

'Super' enzyme may lead way to better tumor vaccines

MAT1 finding may factor in on treatment of heart failure

Open access

February 2007 : Volume 6 : Issue 1

Function, form: How a protein makes influenza deadlier

P[acman] takes bite out of deciphering Drosophila DNA

New technique cuts time to screen cancer genes, drugs

December 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 10

Overly active peptide cited as source of anxiety in Rett syndrome

New research alliance targets molecular switch for asthma, allergic diseases

Studying genetic heritage could provide clues to needed services

Proteins may behave differently in natural environments

November 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 9

Study provides new explanation for 'brittle bone,' connective tissue disease

Method to derive structure of protein components in biological nanomachines

Vivian Ho: Examining economies of health care

Deletions or additions to the genome explain some nervous system disorders

October 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 8

Genetic clues to cardiomyopathy's origins revealed in mice

Catherine Bollard takes center stage in fighting disease

Circadian clock impacts heart's response to fatty acids

Fruit fly's visual system appears to be 'hard-wired'

September 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 7

Diet during pregnancy affects development of offspring

Ras protein choreographs cell life

Hyperscanning reveals area of brain that monitors social decisions

Kevin Slawin: Taking bench to bedside

August 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 6

Competition among equals: How multicellular organisms develop

Researchers unravel liver dysfunction, infection link

Proposed consent process gives volunteers options for personal data

Ghrelin: A player in diabetes but not obesity?

Science: A melting pot of intellect

June 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 5

Network of proteins provide connections to disease

Mouse to man: The story of chromosomes

Increased antioxidant capacity reverses some effects of aging

Chromosome 12 annotated sequence complete

May 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 4

Novel stem cell technology promotes recovery after spinal cord injury

New gene linked to reproductive maturation of C. elegans

Bile acids, receptor key in regenerating livers

PPM1D protein has implications for breast cancer

April 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 3

Untangling DNA found to be defined process

Transcription factor governs blood cell balance

'Eyeless' protein offers clues into eye development

Faulty dendritic cell mechanism triggers autoimmune diseases

March 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 2

Technology unravels viral mechanism at nano level

Interdisciplinary program to advance prevention, treatment of liver disease

Researchers assemble second non-human primate genome

Drug resistance may travel same path as quorum sensing

February 2006 : Volume 5 : Issue 1

Genetic marker may identify individuals susceptible to severe West Nile virus infection

HIV vaccine takes different tack to boosting immune response

Collaboration takes killer T-cells to the next level

Biomarkers may predict risk of stroke

December 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 10

Memories reside in different brain cells at different times

Genetic variations affect weight, response to exercise

HapMap: Looking for differences in homogeneity

Stem cell center to advance regenerative medicine, cancer research

November 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 9

Nanomedicine: Solving problems at the smallest level

Math1 plays pivotal role in formation of neurons that carry hearing, balance signals

Gene therapy lowers blood pressure just enough

Sec15 protein necessary for sensory organ development

October 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 8

Stressed cells spark DNA repair missteps, speed evolution

Judy Hopkinson: Passion to end world hunger becomes commitment to breastfeeding moms, infants

'Clock' genes help maintain balance of bone formation

Ligands improve potential of cancer vaccines

September 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 7

'Terrorist' cells sabotage nerve cells in diabetes

Intercellular communication runs out of gas without mitochondria

Mutated proteins hold key to neurodegenerative disorders

Study focuses on acupuncture treatment for knee pain

Fast food: It's not always what you eat, but how much

August 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 6

EZC-prostate model receives 'glowing' report

Timothy Thompson: Battling prostate cancer at all levels

BCM SPORE takes on high-risk research hoping for greater benefit

Radiation prolongs, activates viral infections

Changing the timing of cancer vaccines

June 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 5

Flu experts keep close eye on avian flu

'Promiscuous' transporters linked to delayed effects of antidepressants

Nerve cell communication requires SNARE, pore

Understanding the genome of a social amoeba

May 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 4

New DNA sequencing method is 'color-blind'

Gene therapy cures inherited liver disease in rats

Common virus may factor in tomorrow's cancer treatment

The next phase: From genome sequencing to genomic medicine

April 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 3

Defining trust: New technology captures mental process

Passion for science: A tribute to Dr. Salih Wakil

New factor affects fertility

Researchers unravel secrets of X chromosome

March 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 2

Beta blockers: Answer to osteoporosis?

Genetic makeup may affect HRT, heart disease risk

Researchers reveal secrets of alternative splicing

Elimination of enzyme turns fat cells into fat burners

Background on Osteoporosis

February 2005 : Volume 4 : Issue 1

New program attracts next generation of translational scientists

Research variety marks DeBakey Awards

Phase 1 macular degeneration study shows encouraging results

Alternative splicing key to autoimmune diseases

December 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 10

Debate over human embryonic stem cells continues

Identification of 'biological brake' could improve cancer vaccines

DeBakey awards showcase breadth of BCM research

Links found between brain enzyme, stress, neurological disorders

What are stem cells?

November 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 9

New treatments provide clues to injured brains

Neuroscience breaks down soft drink 'battle' inside brain

Researchers focus on gene that governs egg development

Gene variation increases prostate cancer risk

October 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 8

Computers zoom in on biological processes

BCM SPORE takes on high-risk research hoping for greater benefit

The nerve and prostate cancer - a symbiotic relationship

Study explores tissue recovery following massive intestinal surgery

September 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 7

Protein appears to stabilize neuron transmission process

SUMO-4 joins 'sum of genes' responsible for type 1 diabetes

Gulf Coast Consortia receives first 800MHz NMR spectrometer

'Jumping gene' affects fertility

August 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 6

Unusual collaboration untangles knotty problem of DNA

Changes in dendrites contribute to epilepsy

Science, art blend to create masterpieces

Researchers decode breast cancer mystery

June 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 5

Scientists capture memory trace

Neuroscientists have birdsong on the brain

Bladder cancer future read in the genes

Macromolecular imaging unveils shapes of viruses, proteins

May 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 4

Small plant plays big role in research

Consortium completes gene sequencing of laboratory rat

Genes defective in rare disease help form bones

Enjoying what you do

April 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 3

Amylin plays key role in preventing bone loss

The frog: A prince among model organisms for developmental biologists

Anti-scar agent may be key to nerve regeneration

The making of a physician-scientist

Brighter futures

March 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 2

Insulin-producing cells found in unexpected places

New test customizes treatment for multiple sclerosis

Q&A examines complexities of bird flu

February 2004 : Volume 3 : Issue 1

Research validates Chinese tea as jaundice remedy

Yeast: From the bakery to the bench

C-reactive protein – not just a marker of heart disease

Ultimate gene therapy – in fruit flies