Aliquots - Research Briefs
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February 3, 2017
Bacterial signaling systems
Vanderbilt researchers have identified a unique example of communication between bacterial signaling systems, which may have relevance for antibiotic resistance. -
February 2, 2017
New target for chronic infection
An enzyme in macrophage immune cells may be a good target for treating chronic infections, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. -
January 25, 2017
Flu vaccine response in older adults
High dose flu vaccine boosts the immune response in older adults by increasing activation of certain immune cells. -
January 24, 2017
Saliva test for obesity risk
“Epigenetic signatures” in DNA may present an opportunity for prevention of or early intervention in childhood obesity. -
January 20, 2017
Improving vaccine formulations
The compound MPLA is an attractive vaccine component, designed to elicit a robust immune response. -
January 19, 2017
Colorectal cancer clues
Although cancers arising from different areas of the large intestine are heterogeneous, they appear to use similar important tumorigenic pathways. -
January 17, 2017
A heart-brain connection
Cognitive and attention deficits observed in children following surgery before age 5 to repair congenital heart defects likely will persist into their teens and young adulthood.