NIGMS Archive

September 16, 2013

Mapping brain membrane proteins

New mass spectrometry imaging methods will enable studies of the distribution and identification of membrane proteins directly within tissues.

August 26, 2013

Tumor factor spurs blood vessel growth

A newly identified factor regulates blood vessel growth in colorectal tumors and could be a promising target for cancer therapies.

August 14, 2013

Oxidative stress in autism

A biomarker for oxidative stress is elevated in patients with both autism spectrum disorder and gastrointestinal dysfunction, suggesting opportunities for individualized approaches to clinical care.

July 29, 2013

Motor protein revs up cell division

A motor protein that helps drive cell division may be a promising new target for cancer therapeutics.

July 25, 2013

Visualizing data on network ‘maps’

The new web application NetGestalt will allow investigators to simultaneously visualize different types of data for the same gene – such as mutation, expression and modification.

June 20, 2013

Disease linked to cell traffic jams

Diseases associated with mutations and changes in expression of the protein caveolin may result from faulty trafficking of the protein to the cell surface.