Aliquots - Research Briefs

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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
February 16, 2011

Integrin curbs cancer’s spread

Cell surface molecules called integrins have been found to play an important role when cancer metastasizes.

By VUMC News and Communications
Martin Egli (Photo courtesy of Martin Egli)
February 15, 2011

Fluorine aids gene silencing

Modifying a form of RNAs may improve their efficacy for research and medical uses.

By VUMC News and Communications
Dan Gochberg, Ph.D. and colleagues in MRI Labs Physics / Imaging Department
February 9, 2011

Seeing serotonin neurons in action

By Leigh MacMillan
January 6, 2011

Aliquots – VUMC research highlights

By VUMC News and Communications