A “profile” of the genes and regulatory networks that govern early heart valve development lay the groundwork for generating valves from a patient’s own cells.

An antioxidant enzyme also functions as a tumor suppressor to limit cancer development in the esophagus.

Vanderbilt researchers have developed a novel algorithm to improve results from proteomic studies.

Eating fava beans increases dopamine in blood and urine, but does not stimulate urinary sodium excretion.

An immune system factor associated with severe asthma may actually reduce asthma attacks induced by viral infections.

Dietary variety – not high-fat or sugary foods – appears to stimulate overeating in a mouse model of an inherited obesity syndrome.

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