NIGMS Archive — Page 20 of 20

Blue spherical particles of varying sizes floating against a mottled blue background.
May 17, 2012

Long live the therapeutic stem cells

Enhancing stem cell survival is key to improving cell-based therapies for regenerative medicine, and a new drug could help.

By Leigh MacMillan
March 16, 2012

Colon cancer’s cellular crossroads

New information about signaling pathways involved in colorectal cancer could aid in assessing prognosis and identifying new therapeutic targets for the disease.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Two gray DNA double-helix models, one fragmented, with red molecular components scattered between them on a white background.
March 2, 2012

‘Detangler’ binds, bends and cuts DNA

New details on the DNA-cutting activity of topoisomerase II, a target of anti-cancer drugs, could lead to better chemotherapeutic agents.

By Leigh MacMillan
Illustration of a pair of pink lungs with several green, spiky virus-like particles overlaid on their surfaces.
February 15, 2012

On the tail of RSV infection mechanism

New details about the life cycle of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could aid the development of therapies to combat this leading cause of serious illness in infants and the elderly.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Two hands holding orange prescription pill bottles with white child-resistant caps; one bottle is open with yellow pills visible.
January 5, 2012

Meds’ benefits differ in dialysis patients

By Vanderbilt Health News
December 15, 2011

Divvying up chromosomes

Protein helps ensure proper division of chromosomes during cell division.

By Vanderbilt Health News