Research Archive — Page 173 of 194

Open supplement bottle spilling translucent capsules and golden softgels, with a blue DNA double helix graphic in the background.
December 12, 2012

Genes, nutrients interact to shape traits

A new study identifies interactions between genes and nutrients that may participate in determining levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Stylized blue illustration of a pair of human lungs with branching airways visible inside.
December 10, 2012

Genetic clues to lung scarring

A rare genetic syndrome provides new clues to lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis), a potentially deadly consequence of many lung diseases.

Baby bottle filled with milk lying beside a colorful pacifier on a white background.
December 7, 2012

Breast milk blocks virus binding

Components of human breast milk help ward off viral infection, a new study shows.

medical lab
December 6, 2012

Vice Chancellor Balser: ‘Cliff’ looming for biomedical research

“Beyond the damaging effects on the health of our people, disrupting the nation’s biomedical science infrastructure puts our economic future at risk,” writes Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Jeff Balser in The Tennessean.

Three anatomical views of a human skeleton on a white background: front, side, and back.
December 6, 2012

‘Longevity’ gene has role in bone loss

A gene associated with long life participates in the normal regulation of bone remodeling and may have a role in bone loss associated with aging.

Jie Deng (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt)
November 28, 2012

New faculty: Jie Deng’s care for patients inspires lymphedema research