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Most viewed 2025 Image of the Month: #BarrettsEsophagus. Image courtesy of J. Mills, R Jin. @bcmhouston.bsky.social blogs.bcm.edu/2026/01/06/f...

Most viewed 2025 Image of the Month

This microscopy view of the condition shows that an affected esophagus may show both normal tissue and diseased tissue with distinctive cellular characteristics.

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January 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Stay in the know about scientific #research conducted at Baylor College of Medicine @bcmhouston.bsky.social. Subscribe to #FromtheLabs! tinyurl.com/bdd9m59d. Image of the Month: human intestinal #organoid, or ‘mini-gut.' Courtesy of S. Blutt, F Sawyer. blogs.bcm.edu/2025/11/20/f...

Image of the Month: Human intestinal organoid

Human intestinal organoids, also called 'mini-guts,' provide a laboratory model to study human intestinal epithelial biology and the processes leading to intestinal disease.

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January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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“Relational #AI” has the potential to provide #emotionalSupport and #mentalHealth care. In @ai.nejm.org, Drs. J. Blumenthal-Barby and N. Peoples, call for a proactive response to ensure this technology develops in ways that are safe & beneficial to society. bit.ly/4p0Dbe4 @bcmhouston.bsky.social

January 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM

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Mouse model reveals how #muscularDystrophy triggers gut muscle over-contraction -- T Cooper, J Peterson explain their findings. #DM1 @bcmhouston.bsky.social @bcmcme.bsky.social @pnas.org medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12...

Mouse model reveals how muscular dystrophy triggers gut muscle over-contraction

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also...

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December 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Scientists uncover nuclear droplets that link multiple #leukemias, a potential new therapeutic target. @goodell-lab.bsky.social, J Riback @superscijew.bsky.social et al
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December 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM

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Mouse model sheds new light on the causes and potential solutions to human #GIproblems linked to #muscularDystrophy #DM1 T. Cooper, J Peterson et al explain their findings @pnas.org @bcmhouston.bsky.social @eurekalert.bsky.social www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

December 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Congratulations, Dr. P. Liu, one of TAMEST Texas’ rising stars being honored with the 2026 O'Donnell Awards! @bcmhouston.bsky.social @bcmgenetics.bsky.social Learn more here: tamest.org/odonnell-awa...

December 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM

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Research suggests that #AlzheimerDisease may develop through distinct biological pathways. J. Deger, J. Shulman, H. Bellen, Z. Liu et al. @bcmhouston.bsky.social @ajhgnews.bsky.social blogs.bcm.edu/2025/12/11/f...

Research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may develop through distinct biological pathways

This study analyzes fruit fly and human data to offer new insights into how Alzheimer’s disease risk genes affect the brain.

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December 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Human ‘mini-noses’ help understand why #RSV infections are more severe in #children than in adults. D. Nagaraj, A. Rajan, P Piedra, V. Avadhanula, S. Blutt, #EstesLab_BCM et al. @bcmhouston.bsky.social #BCM_Pediatrics #BCM_CME #humanOrganoids blogs.bcm.edu/2025/12/02/f...

Human ‘mini-noses’ help understand why RSV infections are more severe in children than in adults

The findings represent a step toward a more effective personalized RSV care by providing the first detailed cell atlas of RSV infection of the human nose and revealing age-related differences that inf...

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December 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Researchers make strides toward preventing #parenteralNutrition-associated #liverDisease. G. Guthrie, D. Burrin et al #BCMDeptMedicine @insight.jci.org @bcmhouston.bsky.social blogs.bcm.edu/2025/12/09/f...

Researchers make strides toward preventing parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease

This research paves the way for new clinical interventions that could dramatically improve outcomes in this vulnerable pediatric population.

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December 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM

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Congratulations, Dr. Rivera-Munoz!

BCM Department of Molecular and Human Genetics @bcmgenetics.bsky.social · Dec 1

Congratulations to Dr. Andy Rivera-Munoz of the Posey lab on your successful dissertation! Andy’s dissertation was “Advancing Rare-Disease Genomics for Diagnosing Developmental Disorders.” 🥳 #genetics #genomics #PhD

December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Baylor College of Medicine #resident co-authors groundbreaking #cancer paper in @nature.com . @bcmhouston.bsky.social #BCMDerm #mRNACOVIDVaccine #melanoma #LungCancer blogs.bcm.edu/2025/11/25/f...

Baylor College of Medicine resident co-authors groundbreaking cancer paper in Nature

From the Labs sat with Dr. Rishabh Lohray, a first-year dermatology resident, to learn about his experiences as a member of the research team and a little about him.

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November 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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#CPRIT awards more than $15 million to BCM @bcmhouston.bsky.social for #CancerResearch #BCMCancerCenter www.bcm.edu/news/cprit-a...

CPRIT awards more than $15 million to BCM for cancer research

Researchers at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine have been awarded more than $15 million in grants by the Cancer...

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November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM

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Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Paul Klotman shares updates on a number of topics, including the #influenzaVaccine, #avianFlu changes, and of course, #measles. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtUo... @bcmhouston.bsky.social

Dr. Klotman's Video Message - Week 296

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November 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Brain “stars” hold the power to preserve #cognitiveFunction in model of #AlzheimersDisease. DJ Choi @uthealthhouston.bsky.social, B. Deneen @bcmhouston.bsky.social et al @bcmneurosurgery.bsky.social #BCMCancerCenter #TCHResearchNews @natneuro.nature.com #astrocytes www.bcm.edu/news/brain-s...

Brain “stars” hold the power to preserve cognitive function in model of Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer’s...

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November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM

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Congratulations, Dr. Deneen! @bcmhouston.bsky.social

BCM Neurosurgery @bcmneurosurgery.bsky.social · Nov 19

#NEWS: #BCMNeurosurgery's Dr. Ben Deneen recently received the inaugural Bert O'Malley Award for Outstanding Basic Research at this year's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at @bcmhouston.bsky.social annual retreat.

BCM Neurosurgery's Dr. Ben Deneen has received the inaugural Bert O'Malley Award for Outstanding Basic Research

“It is such an honor to receive an award named in honor of the most iconic figure in BCM cancer research. This award reflects the hard work and dedication of the numerous trainees and lab members here at Baylor College of Medicine who are committed to curing brain cancer.”

-Dr. Ben Deneen

Dr. Ben Deneen receives the inaugural Bert O'Malley Award for Outstanding Basic Research during this year's Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine retreat.

November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Check out the #experts advice on talking #politics with peers during the #holidays. @bcmhouston.bsky.social @eurekalert.bsky.social www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

November 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Check major accomplishments of @gregor-research.bsky.social. @eurekalert.bsky.social @bcmhgsc.bsky.social @moezdawood.bsky.social #LupskiLab @sedlazeck.bsky.social @poseypod.bsky.social @bcmhouston.bsky.social S. Montgomery @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social @nature.com www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

November 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Check out the Image of the Month! Human intestinal #organoids or ‘mini-guts,’ provide a laboratory model to study human intestinal epithelial biology and the processes leading to intestinal disease. Courtesy of S Blutt lab, F Sawyer. blogs.bcm.edu/2025/11/20/f... @bcmhouston.bsky.social

Image of the Month: Human intestinal organoid

Human intestinal organoids, also called 'mini-guts,' provide a laboratory model to study human intestinal epithelial biology and the processes leading to intestinal disease.

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November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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Learn about the major accomplishments of @gregor-research.bsky.social. R. Gibbs, @bcmhgsc.bsky.social @moezdawood.bsky.social #LupskiLab @sedlazeck.bsky.social @poseypod.bsky.social @bcmhouston.bsky.social S. Montgomery @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social @nature.com blogs.bcm.edu/2025/11/18/f...

How GREGoR Consortium is advancing the diagnostics of rare diseases

Learn about the major accomplishments of the consortium’s first five years and the frontiers in genomic medicine that researchers will tackle next.

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November 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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In memoriam: Dr. Bert W. O'Malley. During his decades-long career he changed our understanding of #endocrinology in a fundamental way. @bcmhouston.bsky.social @nasonline.org @theaacr.bsky.social blogs.bcm.edu/2025/11/13/f...

In Memoriam: Bert W. O'Malley, M.D.

During his decades-long career, Dr. Bert O’Malley changed our understanding of endocrinology in a fundamental way.

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November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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A mutant of #p53, the 'guardian of the #genome', opens new possibilities for future personalized #cancer treatment. WC Lin @bcmhouston.bsky.social #BCMCancerCenter @commsbio.nature.com blogs.bcm.edu/2025/11/11/f...

p53 mutant R273H opens new avenues for future personalized cancer treatment

This study highlights the importance of understanding the specific type of p53 mutation in each patient’s tumor, as it may influence both disease behavior and therapeutic strategies.

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November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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#Immunotherapy for #PancreaticCancer shows promise. blogs.bcm.edu/2019/07/23/f... #pancreaticCancerAwarenessMonth @bcmhouston.bsky.social #BCMCancerCenter

Immunotherapy for pancreatic cancer shows promise

Clinical trials with T-cell therapy for pancreatic cancer show clinical responses with no serious side effects.

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November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM

From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine

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This week, Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. Paul Klotman is joined by Dr. Carolyn Smith and Dr. Huda Zoghbi to talk about the realities of how much time it takes to bring research discovery to treatment, along with the importance of mentorship and support. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXq5...