Dual-action enzyme protects esophagus

An antioxidant enzyme also functions as a tumor suppressor to limit cancer development in the esophagus.

Nobel laureate describes decades-long pursuit of cholesterol regulation

Taking the ‘noise’ out of protein data

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel algorithm to improve results from proteomic studies.

Fava beans’ impact on urine sodium

Eating fava beans increases dopamine in blood and urine, but does not stimulate urinary sodium excretion.

Factor reduces virus-related asthma attacks

An immune system factor associated with severe asthma may actually reduce asthma attacks induced by viral infections.

UT Southwestern’s Brown set to deliver Flexner Discovery Lecture

Nobel laureate Michael Brown, M.D., whose research paved the way for the development of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, will deliver the next Flexner Discovery Lecture on Thursday, April 25.