A protein normally known to promote cell death found to encourage survival of blood forming cells.

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

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.

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

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

Vanderbilt investigators have identified how two key components of cancer's invasive "switch" — the series of signaling events that turn on a tumor cell’s invasive behavior — work together.

“Orphan” enzyme may play role in cancer growth, new research suggests.