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Researchers discovered that cancer's favorite hiding trick might actually make tumors vulnerable to a different immune attack. The finding challenges decades of immunology rules and could reshape cancer treatment.
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine developed eye drops that treat dry eye without the dangerous side effects of steroids. The treatment worked by boosting the eye's natural protective cells instead of just suppressing inflammation.
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine discovered how to activate the brain's own cleaning crew to fight Alzheimer's disease. By boosting a single protein, they helped mice with memory problems clear harmful plaques and preserve brain function.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that tubulin, a protein already in our brains, can redirect harmful proteins away from forming the toxic clumps that cause Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Instead of fighting disease proteins, the breakthrough focuses on keeping them busy with healthy work.
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine are advancing treatments for pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal forms of the disease. New research offers hope for patients facing this challenging diagnosis.