Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 42 of 85

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
Smiling woman with short dark hair sits with her arms folded over a chair in an indoor setting, wearing a patterned black, blue, and white blouse.
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
Cropped view of a person clutching their lower back, with a red highlighted area indicating pain.
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
Black-and-white sketched head-and-shoulders portrait of a smiling man with short hair.
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
Marchelle Alexander smiles at the camera in a black-and-white paisley blouse in a warmly lit office lobby.
September 7, 2018

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

By Leigh MacMillan