Aliquots - Research Briefs Archive — Page 21 of 86
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January 21, 2021
WIN for blocking cancer growth
William Tansey and colleagues identified proteins that interact with the cancer drug target WDR5 and are important for cancer cell growth. -
January 12, 2021
Mitochondrial stress and hypertension
Oxidative stress and toxic products called isolevuglandins in mitochondria play a role in endothelial dysfunction and hypertension — and getting rid of them with a special “scavenger” molecule has therapeutic potential. -
January 11, 2021
Microbial RNA and rheumatoid arthritis
Small RNAs — short stretches of genetic material — from microbes may be playing a role in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. -
January 7, 2021
Vitamin D activation and cancer risk
Vitamin D protection against colon cancer varies according to parathyroid hormone response, particularly among women. -
January 7, 2021
Building a cohort, the easy way
An automated system using keyword searches can help identify candidates for clinical trials on adverse drug reactions. -
December 15, 2020
A deeper look at out-of-home care
Geographically targeted efforts to prevent children being placed in out-of-home care might be possible, Vanderbilt researchers report. -
December 14, 2020
Polymer protection for heart muscle
Vanderbilt researchers demonstrate that the polymer P188 has promise as a therapy to prevent reperfusion injury — the cellular damage that occurs when blood flow returns after an ischemic event like a heart attack.