Twenty years ago, after the human genome was first sequenced, geneticists began conducting large genome-wide association studies to identify genomic…
Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people worldwide and as our life expectancy increases, more individuals are expected to be affected in…
Neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease result from the loss of specific types of neurons due to abnormal accumulation…
A new study reveals a new gene associated with obesity and maladaptive behavior. The evidence shows that rare mutations in the gene for the serotonin…
The U.S. Postal Service announced seven new stamp subjects for 2023, and this round there is a Baylor connection. Two images produced by Jason Kirk,…
Final exams often cause stress and anxiety among adolescents because of the pressure they may feel from their parents, teachers and peers as well as…