Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 59 of 82
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March 26, 2015
Discovery Lecturer O’Rahilly to explore obesity, insulin resistance
Sir Stephen O’Rahilly, M.D., an expert in metabolic and endocrine diseases, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, April 2. -
February 25, 2015
Antibiotics with anticancer potential
A series of experimental antibiotics may be a good starting point for developing new anticancer drugs. -
February 24, 2015
Contributors to coronavirus ‘fitness’
Understanding the role that host membrane modification plays in coronavirus replication is essential for developing novel approaches to block the viruses that cause SARS and MERS. -
February 19, 2015
‘Stretched’ cells promote cancer
Mechanical stress appears to be a critical factor in activating normal tissue-associated fibroblasts to generate cancer-associated fibroblasts. -
February 11, 2015
Kidney disease impacts HDL function
Chronic kidney disease impairs the protective functions of HDL, Vanderbilt researchers report this month. -
February 5, 2015
Copper toxicity and Parkinson’s
A genetic predisposition to Parkinson’s disease makes neurons more vulnerable to the toxicity of heavy metals such as copper.