Aliquots - Research Briefs

Obesity and two post-operative complications linked with it have associated genetic variants in common, suggesting that obesity may be the culprit.

Vanderbilt researchers have uncovered another piece in the puzzle of how cells divide — a process that goes awry in cancer cells.

Structural details of a protein that is essential to normal brain function could improve treatments for epilepsy and other seizure disorders.

Understanding how RSV is transmitted, which strains dominate and how new strains emerge around the globe will guide better vaccine and anti-viral drug design.

A novel tool developed by Vanderbilt scientists protects animals from endotoxin shock and can be used for mechanistic analyses of inflammation due to microbial and other insults.

Simulated electronic health records could avoid patient privacy risks and help speed discovery.

Interventions that impact the timing of recovery following acute injury may improve future outcomes for patients.