Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 78 of 85
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October 31, 2012
Protein’s length, flexibility key to infection
The structural architecture of the reovirus attachment protein is required for efficient reovirus infection of host cells. -
October 23, 2012
Stomach bug alters tumor suppressor
The stomach bug Helicobacter pylori increases forms of a protein that promote tumor development, perhaps explaining how it elevates risk for gastric cancer. -
October 18, 2012
Gene regulation found to play role in pulmonary hypertension
New findings from Vanderbilt researchers may explain why only some individuals who have inherited mutations that increase risk for pulmonary hypertension actually develop the disease. -
October 18, 2012
Setting traps to probe gene function
A new method for creating genetic mutations that can be activated at certain times or in specific tissues will enable studies to probe gene function. -
October 11, 2012
Amish aid search for Alzheimer’s genes
An analysis of Amish populations revealed novel risk genes for late-onset Alzheimer disease. -
October 5, 2012
Host proteins can control HIV infection
The protein APOBEC3G contributes to spontaneous control of HIV-1 in vivo and may provide therapeutic benefits.