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Oct. 14, 2011 - Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital join NIH's Pediatric Heart Network

Oct. 6, 2011 - Estrogen receptor in two kinds of neurons fights obesity, infertility

Oct. 5, 2011 - BCM scientists receive early career awards for brain cancer research

Oct. 2, 2011 - Genomic architecture presages genomic instability

Sept. 30, 2011 - BCM/NRI scientist receives NIH Director's “Early Independence Award”

Sept. 20, 2011 - Ongoing research validates safety, efficacy for use of sickle cell treatment for children

Sept. 20, 2011 - Whole grains play important role in weight control

August 22, 2011 - Walking School Bus program increases children's physical activity

August 18, 2011 - Could chewing gum help lower rates of premature births in Malawi?

August 10, 2011 - 'Rich' connection enables neurons to find specific targets

August 8, 2011 - Teaching preschoolers independent living skills shapes responsibility

August 5, 2011 - Abdominal pain, irritable bowel in children reflected in microbial signatures

August 1, 2011 - Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research features research on role of commensal microbiota in human health

July 31, 2011 - MiMIC sleight-of-hand enables DNA manipulation in fruit fly

June 20, 2011 - Baylor doctors get research support from Lemonade Stand grants

June 15, 2011 - Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital neuroscientist Dr. Huda Zoghbi Awarded Gruber Neuroscience Prize

June 8, 2011 - Genes provide landmarks on the roadmap of autism

June 7, 2011 - Five top scientists to receive DeBakey Research Awards

June 2, 2011 - Pesky viruses still present during summer

June 2, 2011 - Rett protein needed for adult neuron function

May 27, 2011 - Master gene may shed new light on lysosomal and neurodegenerative disorders

May 19, 2011 - Grants support research to develop novel treatment for children's cancer

April, 6 2011 - Early days of AIDS clinic in Romania set stage for BIPAI

March 31, 2011 - Board of Trustees appoints two endowed chairs

March 30, 2011 - Loss of Rho GDI sparks resistance to treatment, opens doorway for metastasis studies in hormone receptor positive breast cancer

March 30, 2011 - Baylor College of Medicine awarded prestigious medical school professionalism grant

March 25 2011 - Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic marks anniversary

March 21, 2011 - Deadly glioblastoma target for immunotherapy research

March 11, 2011 - Burroughs Wellcome Fund grant helps BCM, Texas Children’s scientists study microbiome effect on preterm birth

Feb. 7, 2011 - New center will help fight Mwanza, Tanzania HIV/AIDS epidemic

Feb. 1 2011 - Early tests find nanoshell therapy effective against brain cancer

Jan. 31 2011 - Simmons Family Foundation awards collaborative research grants

Jan. 12, 2011 - Autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder focus of monthly genetic series

Jan 10, 2011 - Diagnostic criteria revised for Rett Syndrome

Dec. 21, 2010 - McNair Scholar's science sheds light on formation of brain circuitry

Dec. 16, 2010 - Research leads to better understanding of histiocytosis

Dec. 14, 2010 - Types of white blood cells might explain immunity in children who survive HIV without treatment

Dec. 7, 2010 - Video game result: More fruits and vegetables consumed

Nov. 10, 2010 - Inhibitory neurons key to understanding neuropsychiatric disorders

Oct. 21, 2010 - Genetics Spurs Next Generation of Brain Research

Oct. 8, 2010 - Life Cycle of Adult Hippocampal Newborn Neuron Uncovered

Sept. 27, 2010 - Honest, Age-Appropriate Communication Can Help Children Cope with Cancer

Sept. 27, 2010 - Researchers Committed to Improving Patient Outcomes, Treatment for Brain, Bone Cancer  

Sept. 27, 2010 - Treatment Continues After Children Are Cured of Cancer

Sept. 27, 2010 - Many Successes in Childhood Cancer Research But Challenges Remain

Sept. 15, 2010 - Texting Initiative Expands to Help Reinforce Healthy Teen Behavior

Sept. 7, 2010 - NIH Renews Baylor College of Medicine Grant for Human Microbiome Project Program at Texas Children’s Hospital

Aug. 26, 2010 - BCM Pediatric Cancer Researchers Get Funding from St. Baldrick's Foundation

Aug. 18, 2010 - Preconception Counseling Helps Future Moms Prep for Baby

July 7, 2010 - Diagnosis is key for Marfan syndrome

July 1, 2010 - Spina bifida topic of monthly genetics series

June 25, 2010 - Ronin recruits protein allies to sustain embryonic stem cell growth

June 18, 2010 - Duncan Cancer Center researchers receive $18.4 million in third round of CPRIT grants

May 21, 2010 - Tool Developed to Measure Effectiveness of National Walk-to-School Program

May 20, 2010 - Allen Honored for Research on Rare Childhood Disease

May 18, 2010 - Gene Variation Can Affect Fetal Growth

May 14, 2010 - Texas Children's Vaccine Experts Presented Four Studies at National Immunization Conference

May 10, 2010 - Surgical Lens Might Not Be Best Treatment for Congenital Cataracts

May 6, 2010 - Childhood Developmental Disorders, Parental Stress Discussion at Monthly Genetics Series

May 6, 2010 - Common Apnea Questionnaire Needs Customization for Pregnant Moms

May 4, 2010 - Never Too Early to Screen Kids for High Blood Pressure

Apr. 26, 2010 - Event Commemorates Decade of Pediatric Cancer Care in Rio Grande Valley

Apr. 19, 2010 - Dangerous Bacterial Meningitis Preventable with Safe Vaccines

Apr. 15, 2010 - Allergies May Be Stuck on You, BCM Researchers Say

Apr. 7, 2010 - Childhood Developmental Disorders, Sleep Topic of Discussion at Monthly Genetics Series

Mar. 31, 2010 - Grants Help Fund Research into Potential New Treatments for Common Childhood Cancers

Mar. 30, 2010 - BCM Researchers to Conduct Seizure Study at Texas Children's

Mar. 10, 2010 - Finding Charcot-Marie-Tooth gene ends quest, begins new era of personalized genomic medicine

Feb. 25, 2010 - Texas Nutrition Policy Shows Positive Results

Feb. 25, 2010 - Learning to Walk Takes Time, Strength, Motor Skill Development

Feb. 22, 2010 - New Type of Pneumococcal Infection Dominates in Wake of Vaccine

2/9/2010 - Children with Congenital Heart Disease Need Lifelong Cardio Plan

11/2/2009 - Immune Therapy Can Protect Against or Later Treat Lymphoma

10/16/2009 - Texas Children’s Hospital Neuroscientist Dr. Huda Zoghbi Honored at 2009 Biohouston Annual Luncheon

09/30/2009  - Renowned Italian Researcher Dr. Andrea Ballabio Joins Texas Children’s Hospital Neurological Research Institute As Visiting Scientist In Medical Genetics

09/9/2009 - Texas Children's Feigin Center Named 2009 Best Research Project

06/30/2009 - Texas Children's Physicians Awarded NIH Pilot Grant for Human Microbiome Study

04/03/2009 - Renowned Texas Children's Hospital Neuroscientist Receives Prestigious 2009 Vilcek Prize

03/02/2009 - Study Underscores Need for New Immunization Strategies for Teens

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