Aliquots - Research Briefs
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April 6, 2015
New player in heart cell growth
Vanderbilt researchers have identified a new protein involved in heart cell growth, which could improve understanding of pathologic cardiac hypertrophy. -
April 3, 2015
Cancer signaling pathway blocker
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have discovered a new way to inhibit Hedgehog (Hh) signaling, an important regulatory pathway for vertebrate development – and cancer. -
April 2, 2015
Aging insights from budding yeast
The proteins that control entry and exit from the cell nucleus influence aging, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. -
March 23, 2015
New systems biology method may help improve vaccine evaluation
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have found a new way to “dissect” the human immune response following influenza vaccination. -
March 20, 2015
Streptococcus virulence involves three-step plasminogen binding
Researchers at Vanderbilt have shown for the first time how a component of streptococci A and C bacteria helps spread the virus so rapidly through the body. -
March 19, 2015
Multi-sensory processing model explores autism, schizophrenia
There is growing evidence that disorders such as autism and schizophrenia involve deficits in what is called “multi-sensory processing,” the ability of the brain to properly integrate information coming in through the eyes, ears and other senses. -
February 25, 2015
Antibiotics with anticancer potential
A series of experimental antibiotics may be a good starting point for developing new anticancer drugs.