Health and Medicine
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November 13, 2013
Molecular circuits in ovarian cancer
Vanderbilt researchers have used bioinformatics analysis of gene expression data to describe molecular “circuits” that drive ovarian cancer. -
November 11, 2013
Amish aid study of Parkinson genetics
Amish populations are valuable for genetic research because of their isolation, shared ancestry and homogeneous lifestyles. -
November 8, 2013
Defusing ‘C. diff’ infection
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November 7, 2013
Neurotransmitter’s role in bone balance
Removal of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine from the space outside cells plays an important role in the regulation of bone remodeling. -
November 7, 2013
Breast SPORE lands NCI renewal
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s Breast Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) has been awarded a third round of funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). -
November 7, 2013
Grant bolsters HIV pharmacy support program
The Vanderbilt Comprehensive Care Clinic has received a nearly $40,000 grant for 2013-2014 from the Baptist Healing Trust (BHT) for its Pharmacy Support Program, which provides free or low-cost medications to people with HIV/AIDS. -
November 7, 2013
VU study sheds new light on DNA replication
David Cortez, Ph.D., and his Vanderbilt colleagues report new findings that shed light on fundamental processes involved in DNA replication and have implications for cancer therapies that target these processes.