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genetic sequence
April 18, 2013

BMI gene study expands to people of African ancestry

An international team of scientists, including six from Vanderbilt University, has identified the first unique genetic determinants of body mass index (BMI) in people of African ancestry.

By Bill Snyder
April 18, 2013

Vanderbilt’s Hong, Niswender elected to ASCI

Charles Hong, M.D., Ph.D., and Kevin Niswender, M.D., Ph.D., have been elected to membership in the American Society of Clinical Investigation (ASCI), one of the nation’s most respected medical honor societies.

By Bill Snyder
April 18, 2013

‘Challenge’ reveals students’ tech transfer ingenuity

A strategy for commercializing a wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) has won top honors at this year’s TechVenture Challenge.

By Bill Snyder
April 18, 2013

Early study reveals ‘nuclear’ strategy for atherosclerosis

Vanderbilt University scientists have discovered a potential new strategy for lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels and stopping atherosclerosis and fatty liver disease.

By Bill Snyder
April 11, 2013

Lippincott-Schwartz to discuss cellular secrets at Discovery Lecture

Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Ph.D., whose pioneering imaging techniques have helped reveal the surprisingly fast-paced inner life of the cell, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, April 18.

By Bill Snyder
April 4, 2013

Cancer studies reveal new genetic variants

The future of cancer is becoming clearer. And it’s not looking so good for cancer.

By Bill Snyder