molecular physiology and biophysics Archive — Page 10 of 10

Silhouetted man sits with his head in one hand while holding an orange drink in a clear bottle.
January 23, 2012

Alcohol’s molecular mediators

Therapeutic agents focusing on the brain region involved in stress-induced relapse may be effective in preventing relapse in patients with alcohol use disorders.

By Leigh MacMillan
Three-dimensional molecular model showing a clustered structure of green spheres surrounded by several red spheres.
October 21, 2011

Growth factor boosts beta cells

A growth factor may help grow transplantation-quality pancreas cells for treating diabetes.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Cocaine
July 22, 2011

Stress circuitry key to drug relapse

Brain systems involved in the body’s stress response may drive drug relapse.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Illustration of an elongated orange mitochondrion with folded inner membrane visible inside.
May 18, 2011

Evolution of cell’s power plant genome

Vanderbilt researchers provide new information about how the genome inside our cellular “power plants” – the mitochondria – has evolved.

By Vanderbilt Health News
French fries arranged to spell “FAT.”
April 13, 2011

Mouse study offers clues for childhood obesity

An obesity-associated genetic variation makes fatty food more rewarding yet less satisfying, new research in mice suggests.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Ribbon-style molecular structure diagram showing a blue protein complex with a red helical segment on a white background.
March 18, 2011

Spying on shape-shifting enzyme

New molecular views of an enzyme may inform therapies for neurological, psychiatric or cardiac diseases.

By Vanderbilt Health News