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October 27, 2016

Study tracks makeup of VUMC collaborative care teams

At Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) there are about 486 distinct operational units involved in inpatient care and evaluation.

By Paul Govern
October 26, 2016

Single-cell study of tumor samples

A new method for analyzing cells in fixed biopsy tissues from patients by guide personalized treatment strategies for cancer.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 24, 2016

Sleep issues in children with diabetes

Lengthening sleep duration and reducing sleep disturbances in children with type 1 diabetes may improve diabetes outcomes and reduce parental stress.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 21, 2016

DNA damage response protein

Vanderbilt researchers have determined that a previously uncharacterized protein responds to DNA replication stress and has an essential role in maintaining the integrity of the genome.

By Bill Snyder
October 20, 2016

Preparing for a return of pox

To prepare for the potential of a smallpox return, Vanderbilt researchers are isolating and studying naturally occurring antibodies from the blood of previously infected or immunized people.

By Bill Snyder
Buckwheat seeds on wooden spoon in closeup
October 20, 2016

Study finds natural compound extends lifespan of worms

A compound found in buckwheat seeds extends the lifespan of worms, Vanderbilt investigators have discovered.

By Leigh MacMillan
October 20, 2016

Research sheds light on how RSV wards off potential vaccines

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the major cause of life-threatening viral pneumonia in infants worldwide, yet despite repeated efforts, scientists have been unable to develop an effective vaccine against it.
By Bill Snyder
October 13, 2016

EGF receptor found to regulate macrophage inflammation in gut

Researchers at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine have uncovered a link between epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling and the inflammatory response to bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract.
By Bill Snyder
October 13, 2016

Grant spurs research on how nerves guide organ function

Michelle Southard-Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of Medicine in the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has won a major award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support her research on how nerves control organ function.
By Bill Snyder
October 12, 2016

Imaging probe for retinal disease

An imaging probe developed at Vanderbilt detects retinal inflammation early and may allow therapeutic intervention to prevent blindness.
By Leigh MacMillan
October 11, 2016

Culprits in genetic epilepsies

Genetic variation in GABA-A receptors confers risk for inherited forms of epilepsy.
By Leigh MacMillan
October 7, 2016

Rheumatoid subtypes explored by PheWAS

A computer-based method pioneered at Vanderbilt is being used to compare subtypes of rheumatoid arthritis.
By Paul Govern
October 6, 2016

Motoring to the tips of the brush border

New findings implicate a motor protein in the assembly of the brush border in the intestines and kidneys – a specialized surface that is critical for healthy organ function.
By Leigh MacMillan
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