Leigh MacMillan Archive — Page 83 of 84
-
February 22, 2011
Protein ‘scissors’ cut path for cancer
The protein matriptase "cuts" a key component of the prostate tissue barrier and may be involved in prostrate cancer progression, new research finds. -
February 17, 2011
Getting left-right asymmetry right
The protein Nodal has been found to hold the keys to vertebrate asymmetry. -
February 9, 2011
Seeing serotonin neurons in action
-
January 12, 2011
Seven Vanderbilt University Faculty Honored by AAAS Scientific Society
-
February 15, 2008
Immune system protein starves ‘staph’ bacteria
One of the ways we defend ourselves against bacterial foes is to "hide" their food, particularly the metals they crave. A multi-disciplinary team led by Vanderbilt University investigators has now discovered that a protein inside certain immune system cells blocks the growth of "staph" bacteria by sopping up manganese and zinc. -
March 2, 2006
Lotions and potions that promise to remove wrinkles and other effects of aging crowd cosmetics aisle shelves, but do these treatments really work?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have identified new molecular indicators ó or "biomarkers" ó of aging in the skin that could be used to evaluate anti-aging therapies. Their findings are reported in this month's Journal of Investigative Dermatology.