biomarker Archive — Page 2 of 2

January 13, 2016

Platelet protein modification

Vanderbilt investigators have identified a new biomarker to assess platelet function.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 21, 2015

Biomarker for intestinal tumors

A new marker could be useful for diagnosing and treating neuroendocrine tumors of the small intestines.

By Leigh MacMillan
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August 29, 2014

Skin biopsy to diagnose depression?

It may be possible to use skin cells as biomarkers to diagnose and manage depression.

By Vanderbilt Health News
April 18, 2013

Nobel laureate stresses need to develop biomarkers

After 40 years in basic science working with yeast cells, Nobel laureate Lee Hartwell, Ph.D., has turned his attention in a new direction.

By Leigh MacMillan
February 4, 2013

Brain tumor TIP reveals new target

The protein TIP-1 appears to be a novel prognostic marker for glioblastoma and may be a good therapeutic target for disrupting tumor-driven blood vessel development.

By Leigh MacMillan
December 20, 2012

Cancer markers from archived tissue

Archived tissue samples are yielding new disease biomarkers.

By Vanderbilt Health News