cell and developmental biology Archive — Page 7 of 9
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February 1, 2013
Cell source of heart’s blood vessels
An unexpected group of cells generates the coronary arteries and may be useful for regeneration therapies following injury to the heart. -
January 17, 2013
Study helps define pancreatic cancer’s cellular origins
Vanderbilt and University of California investigators have discovered the “cell of origin” for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a finding that could lead to early detection methods and new treatments. -
December 20, 2012
New endowed chair holders recognized
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December 13, 2012
Nine faculty honored at endowed chair celebration
Nine Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements Dec. 12 during a celebration at the Student Life Center. -
November 29, 2012
Polarity protein suppresses tumor growth, invasion
The machinery that builds the characteristic shape of epithelial cells suppresses breast cancer formation and metastasis in a mouse model. -
November 19, 2012
Bird’s eye view of gut development
A new map of the developing gut of quail offers valuable tool for studying intestinal diseases. -
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.