Four genes identified that influence levels of 'bad' cholesterol; may be new targets for treatments to reduce heart disease risk | 05.15.2013

Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of “bad” cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the risk of heart disease. | Read the full story

Texas Biomed's Tim Anderson named health care hero for biomedical research by San Antonio Business Journal | 05.15.2013

Tim Anderson, Ph.D., a scientist in the Department of Genetics at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute, has been designated a Health Care Hero by the San Antonio Business Journal. The annual award honors leaders in the city’s health care and biomedical fields. All 18 awardees for 2013 will be recognized at a reception tonight at the McNay Art Museum. | Read the full story

New drug stimulates immune system to kill infected cells in animal model for hepatitis B infection | 04.26.2013

A novel drug developed by Gilead Sciences and tested in an animal model at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute suppresses hepatitis B virus infection by stimulating the immune system and inducing loss of infected cells. | Read the full story