Blood
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February 22, 2017
Risk of death in sickle cell disease
Two factors commonly used to evaluate patients with sickle cell disease are associated with each other and can predict increased mortality, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. -
July 13, 2015
Hhex on cancer
A new mouse model demonstrates that the Hhex gene – which is linked to blood cancers – is critical for normal blood cell production. -
May 4, 2015
Kids more likely to react to blood transfusions
Pediatric patients have a significantly higher incidence of transfusion reactions compared to adults, according to a study by Vanderbilt University researchers. -
March 20, 2015
Streptococcus virulence involves three-step plasminogen binding
Researchers at Vanderbilt have shown for the first time how a component of streptococci A and C bacteria helps spread the virus so rapidly through the body. -
February 6, 2013
Linking oxygen, iron and red blood cells
The HIF oxygen-sensing pathway and its responses to low oxygen may be targeted for treatments of anemia and disorders of iron balance. -
October 25, 2012
Bid protein guards blood cells against stress
A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells. -
April 12, 2012
Targeting post-transplant diabetes
Targeting diabetes that develops after a stem cell transplant may help moderate graft-vs.-host disease, an adverse effect of the procedure, and improve outcomes.