Common Chemical Compounds Could Contribute to Lipid-related Diseases.

Volcanoes are Kenny Befus’ vocation; gemstones have long been an avocation. Befus, PhD, and his team measure tectonic and volcanic forces from his Baylor lab. During his free time, Befus enjoys exploring mining tunnels — hunting and faceting gemstones. He has earned the title of Master Faceter from the U.S. Faceting Guild.

Glycans are a class of biomolecule found within the body that cover cells and have important biological implications. The ways in which they interact with viruses such as the flu or bacteria and initiate infection is one example of this. Their importance is widely recognized, but glycans are difficult to characterize. For analytical chemists like Elyssia Gallagher, PhD, that challenge presents an opportunity to blaze new paths in search of a solution.

Once injected into an engine, liquid fuel begins breaking into small pieces. These droplets form a spray that mixes with air, vaporizes and powers the engine. It’s not something most people think about, but these sprays play an important role in the efficiency of a variety of combustion engines

Michael Scullin, PhD, founder of Baylor’s Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Lab, has built a reputation as one of the nation’s leading sleep experts. Scullin’s wide range of research projects have helped people better understand the impact of sleep on creativity, memory and more.

Prestigious grant awards advance a culture of dynamic research for Baylor professors and enhanced opportunities for students.