Study clarifies parents as source of new disease mutations in mosaicism

Mosaicism occurs when cells in a single person or organism have a different genetic makeup. In 2011, Dr. James Lupski , vice chair of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine and his colleague Dr. Pawel Stankiewicz , associate professor in the same department tasked graduate students in their labs Ian Campbell and … Continue reading →

Sequence of rare kidney cancer reveals unique alterations involving telomerase

An international scientific collaboration led by Baylor College of Medicine has revealed clues about genetic alterations that may contribute to a rare form of kidney cancer, providing new insights not only into this rare cancer but other types as well. The collaboration – part of The Cancer Genome Atlas initiative, which is funded by the … Continue reading →

Mapping the genome of cancer for better understanding and treatment

In the physical world, getting from point A to point B is easier than ever before. Key in the address of where you want to go on your smartphone or your vehicle’s GPS (global positioning system) and a road map appears like magic. Scientists seeking to understand the origins and effects of cancer, including those … Continue reading →

Restoring Glutathione Levels Promotes Metabolic Health in Older HIV-Infected Patients

Restoring levels of glutathione, the body’s most abundant antioxidant, in older patients with HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS) improved cellular ability to burn fuel, sensitivity to insulin, body composition and muscle strength, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in a recent publication in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. “This … Continue reading →

Image of the Month: Helping a patient at the zoo

Four Baylor College of Medicine physicians, Dr. Laurie Swaim, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Venkata Bandi, professor of medicine, Dr. Creighton Edward, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and first year resident Dr. Bailey Wilson, consulted on the case of Houston Zoo orangutan Cheyenne. Continue reading →

Image of the Month: Life as art

Translational medicine might mean one thing to the scientific world, but to an artist, it is something completely different. For example, this cover illustration for the latest edition of Cancer Cell highlights research from an international collaboration lead by Baylor College of Medicine’s Human Genome Sequencing Center. The findings identified whole genome analysis of chromophobe … Continue reading →