Aliquots

October 23, 2012

Stomach bug alters tumor suppressor

The stomach bug Helicobacter pylori increases forms of a protein that promote tumor development, perhaps explaining how it elevates risk for gastric cancer.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 19, 2012

More gene links to breast cancer risk

Two newly identified gene variants linked to breast cancer may aid in predicting disease risk and targeting screening and prevention strategies.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 18, 2012

Setting traps to probe gene function

A new method for creating genetic mutations that can be activated at certain times or in specific tissues will enable studies to probe gene function.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 11, 2012

Amish aid search for Alzheimer’s genes

An analysis of Amish populations revealed novel risk genes for late-onset Alzheimer disease.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 9, 2012

Complementary and alternative medicine use differs by race, economics

Use of complementary and alternative medicine differs by race and socioeconomic factors, study reports.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 5, 2012

Host proteins can control HIV infection

The protein APOBEC3G contributes to spontaneous control of HIV-1 in vivo and may provide therapeutic benefits.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 4, 2012

An orphan enzyme’s purpose

“Orphan” enzyme may play role in cancer growth, new research suggests.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 27, 2012

Target acquired for aggressive tumor

New therapeutic target for angiosarcoma – an aggressive, highly fatal tumor of the blood vessels – identified.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 25, 2012

Cell entry ports for cold virus

The respiratory virus HMPV uses its fusion (F) protein – which interacts with cellular receptors called integrins – to bind to and enter target cells.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 21, 2012

HER2 may impact lung cancer therapy

A protein associated with aggressive breast cancers may also influence resistance of lung cancer to targeted therapies.
By VUMC News and Communications
September 19, 2012

How ‘Jedi’ disposes of dead neurons

The protein Syk is essential for clearing away neuron “corpses” in the developing peripheral nervous system.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 13, 2012

Cells with LIP eat their neighbors

A transcription factor called LIP is capable of causing one cell to consume another.
By Leigh MacMillan
September 11, 2012

Enzyme counters stomach acid attack

Dysfunction or loss of an “antioxidant” enzyme may lead to higher risk for esophageal cancer in patients with gastric reflux disease.
By VUMC News and Communications
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