Structural details of a protein that removes DNA lesions shed light on fundamental mechanisms of DNA repair.

Interventions for delirium in the emergency department setting are needed to preserve patients’ long-term function and cognition, Vanderbilt investigators have found.

New findings that reveal complex interactions in esophageal adenocarcinoma could lead to diagnostic, prognostic or therapeutic biomarkers.

A higher abundance of certain bacterial species in the mouth appears to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, Vanderbilt investigators have discovered.

A newly identified genetic risk factor for heart block after surgery may help guide the course of postoperative care.

High dose flu vaccine boosts the immune response in older adults by increasing activation of certain immune cells.

Vanderbilt researchers have made the surprising discovery that the protease plasmin, known for its clot-busting role in the blood, protects soft tissue from turning to bone after severe injuries and certain orthopaedic surgeries.