Aliquots - Research Briefs
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August 29, 2014
Skin biopsy to diagnose depression?
It may be possible to use skin cells as biomarkers to diagnose and manage depression. -
August 28, 2014
Limiting breast cancer metastasis
Vanderbilt researchers have identified a new target for blocking breast cancer metastasis. -
August 20, 2014
Enzyme holds the door for influenza
Compounds developed at Vanderbilt University may offer a new way to block influenza infection. -
August 19, 2014
Keeping an eye on blast trauma
Understanding the cellular and molecular responses of the eye to blast injury could guide new treatment development. -
August 15, 2014
Weight regain after gastric bypass
Early weight regain after gastric bypass surgery does not reverse metabolic improvements, and the "hunger hormone" ghrelin might indicate who is susceptible to weight regain. -
August 14, 2014
Growth factor blockade targets breast tumors
Inhibition of BMP growth factor signaling reduces breast tumor burden and metastasis. -
August 6, 2014
Low selenium and lung cancer
Vanderbilt researchers have found that selenium deficiency may contribute to the racial disparity in lung cancer incidence.