Health and Medicine
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October 31, 2012
Protein’s length, flexibility key to infection
The structural architecture of the reovirus attachment protein is required for efficient reovirus infection of host cells. -
October 25, 2012
Bid protein guards blood cells against stress
A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells. -
October 23, 2012
Stomach bug alters tumor suppressor
The stomach bug Helicobacter pylori increases forms of a protein that promote tumor development, perhaps explaining how it elevates risk for gastric cancer. -
October 19, 2012
More gene links to breast cancer risk
Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies. -
October 18, 2012
Nobel in Chemistry reveals VU ties that bind
Several Vanderbilt researchers have collaborated with this year's Nobel Chemistry winners. -
October 18, 2012
Improved patient ‘handover’ process bolsters outcomes
Patient handovers matter. A lot. That’s the conclusion from Vanderbilt researchers who reviewed three years of patient data and found that major complications occurring within 24 hours after cardiac surgery were cut in half following the adoption of an improved handover process. -
October 18, 2012
Gene regulation found to play role in pulmonary hypertension
New findings from Vanderbilt researchers may explain why only some individuals who have inherited mutations that increase risk for pulmonary hypertension actually develop the disease.