NIH Archive
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January 21, 2021
Inflammation in genetic epilepsy
Brain inflammation links genetic and acquired epilepsy — providing new clues about epilepsy development and pointing to potential treatments. -
January 21, 2021
WIN for blocking cancer growth
William Tansey and colleagues identified proteins that interact with the cancer drug target WDR5 and are important for cancer cell growth. -
January 12, 2021
Mitochondrial stress and hypertension
Oxidative stress and toxic products called isolevuglandins in mitochondria play a role in endothelial dysfunction and hypertension — and getting rid of them with a special “scavenger” molecule has therapeutic potential. -
January 11, 2021
Microbial RNA and rheumatoid arthritis
Small RNAs — short stretches of genetic material — from microbes may be playing a role in rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. -
January 7, 2021
Vitamin D activation and cancer risk
Vitamin D protection against colon cancer varies according to parathyroid hormone response, particularly among women. -
January 7, 2021
Building a cohort, the easy way
An automated system using keyword searches can help identify candidates for clinical trials on adverse drug reactions. -
January 7, 2021
Functional seizures associated with stroke, psychiatric disorders in electronic health records study
In a large-scale study of electronic health records, Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators have determined the prevalence of functional seizures and characterized comorbidities associated with them.