Bill Snyder Archive — Page 100 of 121

Man in a white shirt and striped tie gestures while speaking at a lecture, with a projected presentation screen behind him.
October 23, 2014

Photo: Discovery Lecture

By Bill Snyder
Three-panel molecular structure diagram comparing membrane-protein conformations. The first two panels show translucent protein surfaces with colored helices labeled “Ex,” “In,” “EL4,” “Bundle,” “Scaffold,” and “Gates,” plus arrows, distances, and a 21° angle; the third shows overlaid ribbon structures with an RMSD scale from 0.16 to 15.6 Å.
October 23, 2014

New view of transporter dynamics

New insights to the workings of a protein that moves neurotransmitters across the nerve cell membrane could aid the design of more effective antidepressants.

By Bill Snyder
Small brown mouse perched on a person’s white-gloved hand.
October 23, 2014

‘Darting’ mice may hold clues to ADHD, autism and bipolar disorder

The transgenic mouse, into which was inserted a rare human genetic variation in the dopamine transporter, could lead to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of these all-too-common brain disorders.

By Bill Snyder
Exterior of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, with several modern hospital buildings behind landscaped grounds and a sign marked “1211.”
October 21, 2014

Vanderbilt’s Brown, Crowe elected to IOM

By Bill Snyder
October 16, 2014

BHT grant to help Comprehensive Care Clinic’s medication program

The Vanderbilt Comprehensive Care Clinic has received a nearly $54,000 grant for 2014-2015 from the Baptist Healing Trust (BHT) for its Pharmacy Support Program, which provides free or low-cost medications to people with HIV/AIDS.

By Bill Snyder
discarded clothing size tags
October 16, 2014

Lymphocyte study reveals obesity clues

Vanderbilt University researchers are closer to understanding the link between obesity, chronic inflammation and type 2 diabetes.

By Bill Snyder