Aliquots - Research Briefs Archive — Page 86 of 86

Illustration of human intestinal tract
March 7, 2011

Enzyme protects against inflamed colon

Increasing an enzyme required for a type of colon tissue may help dampen inflammation, a known risk factor for colon cancer.

By Vanderbilt Health News
March 4, 2011

Chasing Foxd3’s role in stem cells

Researchers use genetic manipulations in mice and single-cell analyses to help explain stem cell regulation.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 3, 2011

Worm gene function? Check the map.

New gene expression atlas created for roundworms provides a basis for establishing roles for individual genes in the development of specific cell types.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 2, 2011

A better picture of bone strength

A component of some MRI scans reveals that “soft” components, like collagen and collagen-bound water, are important players in bone strength.

By Vanderbilt Health News
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February 22, 2011

Protein ‘scissors’ cut path for cancer

The protein matriptase “cuts” a key component of the prostate tissue barrier and may be involved in prostrate cancer progression, new research finds.

By Leigh MacMillan
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February 17, 2011

Getting left-right asymmetry right

The protein Nodal has been found to hold the keys to vertebrate asymmetry.

By Leigh MacMillan