VUMC News and Communications Archive

March 4, 2011

What our medical past can tell us about our genomic future

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March 3, 2011

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center launches online genetic research tool

A new online tool enables cancer patients and researchers to track the latest developments in personalized cancer medicine and connect with clinical research trials.

March 2, 2011

A better picture of bone strength

A component of some MRI scans reveals that “soft” components, like collagen and collagen-bound water, are important players in bone strength.

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February 24, 2011

Support needed to help nurses tackle substance abuse

Support and treatment, not punishment, are needed to help the 10 to 20 percent of U.S. nurses and nursing students who may have problems with substance abuse and addiction.

February 16, 2011

Integrin curbs cancer’s spread

Cell surface molecules called integrins have been found to play an important role when cancer metastasizes.

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February 15, 2011

Fluorine aids gene silencing

Modifying a form of RNAs may improve their efficacy for research and medical uses.