Leigh MacMillan

November 29, 2018

Green tea and diabetes

In a large population study of Chinese adults, Vanderbilt researchers found that green tea drinking increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

By Leigh MacMillan
November 1, 2018

Team’s findings show glutamine metabolism affects T cell signaling

The cellular nutrient glutamine launches a metabolic signaling pathway that promotes the function of some immune system T cells and suppresses others, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 26, 2018

Fetal membranes and microbial threats

Understanding how cells communicate in the membranes surrounding the developing fetus could suggest new strategies for preventing infections, premature birth and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 18, 2018

Bart Magowan is a man on the road, working in four clinics spanning three counties an hour apart

“I have a great team around me. The staff and physicians that work at these individual clinics and also my leaders make it a pleasure.”

By Leigh MacMillan
x-ray of cell showing cell bodies
October 12, 2018

Cellular stress defense

The modular architecture of small heat-shock proteins contributes to the ability of these proteins to aid cells in responding to stress.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 5, 2018

Her son’s legacy motivates Tonya McBride to serve others

“I’m here doing what my son wanted me to do, so that makes a big difference for me.”

By Leigh MacMillan
October 1, 2018

Probing the genetics of fibroids

A new study identified multiple genetic locations associated with the size and number of uterine fibroids — common non-cancerous uterine tumors.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 20, 2018

Bioethics expert Kahn to deliver next Discovery Lecture

Noted bioethicist Jeffrey Kahn, PhD, MPH, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 27.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 13, 2018

Healthy antibodies reverse diabetes

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that IgM-type antibodies appear to play a protective role to prevent the development of type 1 diabetes — and that purified IgM antibodies can reverse the disease.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 7, 2018

Marchelle Alexander has a “secret” technique to help upset patients feel better: she listens

By Leigh MacMillan
September 6, 2018

Link between immune system, disease explored

The first Flexner Discovery Lecture of the academic year featured presentations by two Vanderbilt faculty members.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 5, 2018

Unleashing TIGER on small RNAs

Vanderbilt investigators have developed a new analytical tool to identify, quantify and analyze small RNAs.
By Leigh MacMillan
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