Research

July 29, 2011

Connecting the dots in schizophrenia

Abnormalities of the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped brain region involved in learning and memory, may play a role in the psychotic symptoms and cognitive deficits of schizophrenia.

By VUMC News and Communications
Cocaine
July 22, 2011

Stress circuitry key to drug relapse

Brain systems involved in the body’s stress response may drive drug relapse.

By VUMC News and Communications
skin cross section
July 21, 2011

Give me some skin

A new understanding of the biochemical pathway that builds our skin barrier could lead to treatments for skin diseases.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 20, 2011

Vanderbilt study links military service in Middle East with serious lung disorder

A Vanderbilt study of U.S. soldiers returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan shows a serious lung condition linked to prolonged exposures to sulfur fires and burn pits.

By Craig Boerner
Pregnant tummy and clock
July 20, 2011

Dad’s diet influences birth timing

It may be possible to prevent preterm birth by modifying the father’s diet before a baby’s conception.

By Leigh MacMillan
July 5, 2011

Grants bolster eye research at Vanderbilt

Research to Prevent Blindness has awarded a grant of $100,000 to Vanderbilt’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to support research into the causes, treatment and prevention of blinding diseases.

By Jessica Pasley
June 29, 2011

Protecting brainpower during radiation

Blocking a certain protein during radiation to treat brain cancers could protect the brain’s thinking powers.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 28, 2011

Inflammation relief: what’s the delay?

New research offers hope for patients needing the anti-inflammatory benefits of glucocorticoids without the adverse side effects associated with them.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 24, 2011

Antioxidant genes keep stomach moving

Antioxidant genes may be good targets for treating a stomach disorder that affects up to 40 percent of patients with diabetes.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 24, 2011

Children with autism take center stage at SENSE Theatre

Vanderbilt researcher uses theater as therapy for children with autism.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 24, 2011

Fine-tuned protein makes memories

Researchers discover new wrinkles in how proteins build memories.
By Leigh MacMillan
June 24, 2011

Cocaine’s effects on the teenage brain

Cocaine exposure during the teen years causes long-lasting brain and behavioral changes in rats.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 14, 2011

VUMC awarded $20M to coordinate science consortium

Consortium will advance biomedical research nationwide.
By Bill Snyder