Research Archive — Page 164 of 194

Three anatomical views of a human skeleton on a white background: front, side, and back.
July 31, 2013

Factor’s role in long bone development

Insight into how the protein neurofibromin participates in the signaling pathway that produces the body’s long bones has implications for fracture healing in some patients.

July 29, 2013

Motor protein revs up cell division

A motor protein that helps drive cell division may be a promising new target for cancer therapeutics.

Stethoscope resting over a red paper heart marked with two adhesive bandages, symbolizing heart disease or injury.
July 26, 2013

Reducing fatal rhythms after heart attack

Reducing heart muscle response to calcium could decrease the risk of fatal arrhythmias after heart attacks.

White smiley face with a broad curved smile and two eyes on a yellow rounded-square background.
July 25, 2013

App helps children manage their health care routines

Adults have calendar applications on all their digital devices to remind them of appointments and what’s next on their agenda.

Portrait of David DeGraff wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie.
July 25, 2013

Award bolsters study of bladder cancer chemo resistance

David DeGraff, Ph.D., has received the 2013 BCAN Young Investigator Award for Bladder Cancer Research.

Argus II retinal prosthesis system, showing camera-equipped glasses connected by a cable to a separate video processing unit.
July 25, 2013

‘Bionic eye’ new option for retinitis pigmentosa patients

Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been chosen as one of 12 sites in the United States to offer the first FDA-approved bionic eye for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa (RP).