Aliquots - Research Briefs Archive — Page 54 of 86

DNA sequence visualization
April 1, 2016

New role identified for p73 gene

The p73 gene is required for the generation of cilia – hair-like projections on cells – findings that could have implications for the study of lung diseases and sterility.

March 31, 2016

Cancer prevention and poverty

A new epidemiological study supports smoking cessation and avoidance of sedentary lifestyle as cancer prevention measures.

March 23, 2016

Readmission prediction face-off

Using patients’ health records to assess preparedness for hospital discharge is more effective at predicting readmission or death than commonly used questionnaires.

March 22, 2016

New treatment for Crohn’s disease

A new biological therapy, ustekinumab, improves markers of disease activity in patients with severe Crohn’s disease.

March 21, 2016

Putting schizophrenia to bed

A new compound developed at Vanderbilt treats multiple symptoms of schizophrenia in an animal model, without causing sedation.

March 17, 2016

ROCKs and cancer invasion

The rigidity of the microenvironment around cancer cells drives invasive behavior through distinct ROCK signaling pathways, which could guide the development of specific anti-invasive therapies.