Reporter Aug 12 2016 Archive — Page 1 of 2
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August 11, 2016
Research team takes aim at Ebola virus ‘decoy protein’
Using an antibody generated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center that neutralizes the Ebola virus, researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, have determined the structure of a “decoy” protein that may enable the virus to evade detection by the immune system. -
August 11, 2016
Timing, teamwork key for young liver transplant patient
Antwane Cole Jr., known as “AJ” to friends and family, began his summer playing football and enjoying his favorite superhero, Spiderman. -
August 11, 2016
Transcription factor evolution
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered a novel model of evolution for factors that control gene expression. -
August 11, 2016
Study explores low oxygen’s impact on antibody quality
Hypoxia (lack of enough oxygen) is bad for the body as a whole, but in the neighborhood where infection-fighting antibodies arise, may be important for keeping proper order. -
August 11, 2016
Neurology team enhances discharge process
More people needing neurology care can be admitted to Vanderbilt University Hospital after a team of employees eliminated delays in the discharge process to make beds available sooner. -
August 11, 2016
Study reveals neurotransmitter glutamate’s molecular structure
Terunaga Nakagawa, with colleagues from Japan and Oxford University in England, has discovered the bridgelike molecular structure of a mysterious glutamate receptor. -
August 11, 2016
Songs from the Heart concert set for Sept. 9
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center’s (VICC) 10th annual Songs from the Heart concert will be held Friday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m., in the Vanderbilt University Student Life Center Ballroom, 310 25th Ave. South.