aging

April 2, 2015

Aging insights from budding yeast

The proteins that control entry and exit from the cell nucleus influence aging, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered.

By Leigh MacMillan
January 14, 2015

Inner ear keeps bones strong

Alterations of the vestibular system – the part of our inner ear that controls balance – may contribute to bone loss related to both aging and space travel.

By Matthew Correia
June 16, 2014

Factor impacts bone toughness

The factor ATF4 has a role in the toughness of bone and its resistance to fracture, suggesting new therapeutic targets.

By Leigh MacMillan
August 8, 2013

Nuclear shield against cell death

The protein SARM appears to protect cells from inflammation-driven death by stabilizing the nuclear laminin scaffold.

By Bill Snyder
Older woman shopping
August 1, 2013

Cognitive complaints, Alzheimer’s risk studied

A study of cognitive complaints in older adults showed that memory concerns from both the patient and an informant was most predictive of converting to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia within three years.

By VUMC News and Communications
April 17, 2013

‘Longevity’ gene aids kidney survival

A gene associated with cell survival and longevity may protect the kidney from acute injury.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 7, 2013

Eye disorder’s genetic risk factors come into focus

An international group of investigators has identified seven new genetic regions associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of blindness in older individuals.
By Leigh MacMillan
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.
By Leigh MacMillan
October 28, 2011

Protein family key to aging linked to suppressing tumors

The list of aging-associated proteins known to be involved in cancer is growing longer, according to research by investigators at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and the National Institutes of Health.
By VUMC News and Communications
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