Aliquots - Research Briefs Archive — Page 61 of 86
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February 10, 2015
Targeting HIV’s “cap”
New findings underscore the attractiveness of the HIV capsid – the structure that encloses the viral genome – as a therapeutic target. -
February 9, 2015
Gene profile predicts metastasis
A specific gene expression profile represents a novel, biologically relevant “signature” for identifying colon cancers with high risk of metastatic recurrence, Vanderbilt researchers have found. -
February 5, 2015
Copper toxicity and Parkinson’s
A genetic predisposition to Parkinson’s disease makes neurons more vulnerable to the toxicity of heavy metals such as copper. -
January 28, 2015
New clue to a devastating disease
New findings suggest a previously unrecognized role for the Sox10 transcription factor in Hirschsprung’s disease, and may lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for this disease. -
January 26, 2015
Immune response depends on force
New studies explain how T-cell receptors use force to recognize and protect us against pathogens. -
January 23, 2015
New view of dopamine heteromers
Although heteromeric dopamine receptors composed of both D1 and D2 subunits have been proposed to play a role in depression and schizophrenia, recent studies suggest these heteromers do not exist. -
January 22, 2015
Beta cell link to fasting glucose
New findings explain why variation in a particular gene is the most important determinant of fasting blood glucose levels in humans.