Researchers find clues to baldness, gray hair with mice
Scientists trying to understand a rare genetic disease realized they identified two proteins that cause balding and gray hair, at least in mice. Full Story
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Cassandra Pollock
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Cassandra Pollock was a state politics reporter for the Tribune. She joined the Tribune full-time in June 2017 after a fellowship during the 85th Texas Legislature. Pollock spent her first two years at the Trib as an engagement reporter, which meant her name likely landed in your inbox every weekday morning with “The Brief,” a newsletter on all things Texas politics and public policy. Pollock is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism. Pollock left The Texas Tribune in 2021.
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Legislators consider patient access to unproven treatments
The Texas Legislature is considering several bills that aim to make it easier for sick people to get experimental drug treatments at their own risk, sometimes with drug coverage. Full Story
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Biomedical experts push NIH funding at White House
A Trump administration budget proposal to slash National Institutes of Health funding drew researchers and business leaders to the White House to make the case for biomedical research. Full Story
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CDC warns pools have more parasites
The number of illnesses from parasites in swimming pools has doubled in the past two years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Full Story
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The Brief: Bathroom restrictions pass House during busy weekend
With one week of the Texas Legislature's 2017 regular session remaining, the House kicked into high gear over the weekend to pass several key items — including a version of the "bathroom bill" after facing pressure from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Full Story
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House OKs bills targeting sexual assault on college campuses
The Texas House on Friday approved two measures aimed at combating sexual assault on college campuses across the state. Full Story
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The Brief: Texas House tentatively passes child welfare reform
After a lengthy debate, a package of sweeping measures aimed at addressing the state's child welfare system crisis passed the Texas House on Thursday. Full Story
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The Brief: What Texans in Congress are saying about latest Trump reports
A series of political revelations about President Donald Trump and recently ousted FBI Director James Comey faced lawmakers as they returned to the U.S. Capitol. Here's what some members of the Texas delegation have said so far. Full Story
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Bill to reduce handgun license fee in Texas reaches Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk
The proposal, Senate Bill 16 by state Sen. Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville, would reduce the first-time fee for a license to carry from $140 to $40 and the annual renewal fee from $70 to $40. Full Story
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House panel approves bill requiring parental consent for minors to join unions
A bill that would require parental consent for minors to join a labor union could be headed to the full Texas House. Full Story
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